Raj Thackeray deletes PM Modi-Adani documentary from social media after Mumbai Police chief's request
MNS chief Raj Thackeray has removed a controversial documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his social media platforms. The deletion followed a formal request from the Mumbai Police Commissioner, who had also issued notices to other social media accounts regarding the film.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding political censorship and the scrutiny of the relationship between high-profile political and business figures in India.
Raj Thackeray deletes PM Modi-Adani documentary from social media after Mumbai Police chief's request left MNS chief Raj Thackeray. PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6d12p2/article71622794.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_21_2026_000411A.jpg - Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray addresses a press conference, in Mumbai, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI10_21_2026_000411A) Meanwhile, MNS leaders were also surprised by the removal of the documentary, considering it was screened in one of the party's shakhas on Saturday Mumbai Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday (October 25, 2026) said he has deleted a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani from his social media handles following a request from the Mumbai Police Commissioner. Mr. Thackeray claimed that the film, made by Hotmail founder Sabir Bhatia, had already garnered over 48 lakh views on X after being posted to enlighten the public. The MNS chief said he has been raising the issue of close ties between Mr.
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