Badlapur sexual assault: Uddhav, Sharad, Sule hold black band protests​

Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, led a protest in Mumbai demanding justice for two nursery students allegedly assaulted by a school sweeper in Badlapur. The incident in Thane district has sparked outrage, and the police have further faced criticism for registering an FIR only after intervention from the District Women and Child Welfare Department. (Image source: PTI)

Protesters, wearing black bands on their foreheads and arms, gathered to show their deep grief and solidarity during the demonstration against the Badlapur sexual assault case. The black bands symbolized their united stance and collective outrage over the incident, underscoring the urgent call for justice. (Image source: PTI)

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, joined by Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders and workers wearing black bands, led a protest in Pune against the Badlapur incident. Pawar stated, "Every day in Maharashtra brings news of atrocities against women. The government’s dismissal of this as political shows its lack of seriousness about the issue." (Image source: ANI)

NCP MP Supriya Sule joined the protest in Pune, condemning the Maharashtra government for its handling of the Badlapur incident. Sule stated "Atrocities against women are rising, and there's no fear of the police. I denounce the government’s insensitivity. Claims that those protesting in Badlapur were outsiders are false; they were all Indians. We will not stop until justice is served." (Image source: ANI)

Chitra Kishor Wagh, President of Maharashtra Mahila Morcha BJP, condemned the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The BJP Mahila Morcha held a protest in Mumbai in response. (Image source: Agencies)

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has called for continued protests over the Badlapur incident, alleging that efforts are being made to suppress their voices. Raut emphasized the need for ongoing demonstrations to ensure justice for the victims. (Image source: ANI)

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed concern over rising crimes against women in Maharashtra, stating, "In the last 10 days, 12 incidents have occurred, with one POCSO case registered daily in Thane. We are protesting against these atrocities. Women in Maharashtra are now questioning the implementation of Shakti law." (Image source: ANI)

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant criticised the Maharashtra government, stating that its actions are fuelling public anger. He emphasized that the current protest reflects the frustration of the people, urging citizens not to view the movement as politically motivated but as a necessary response to the government's failings. (Image source: X)