# MNS activism and photograph removal in Pune

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mns-activism-and-photograph-removal-in-pune
> Updated: 2026-09-02T18:20:19.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In Pune, police have arrested MNS activist Ashish Sable following the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph from the Government Polytechnic College in Ganeshkhind. The incident occurred during a visit by Amit Thackeray, head of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena, who objected to the Prime Minister’s portrait being displayed on the same level as historical figures Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

An FIR has been filed against Amit Thackeray and approximately 20 to 25 other activists. Charges include unlawful assembly, criminal trespass, obstructing a public servant, and criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Maharashtra Police Act. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements to identify all participants.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: MNS activist arrested for removing PM Modi's photo in Pune

An MNS activist has been arrested in Pune after members forcibly removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s portrait from a government college, citing objections to its placement alongside historical icons.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mns-activist-arrested-for-removing-pm-modis-photo-in-pune

### 2026-09-02: Pune Police arrest influencer and MNS worker in separate cases

Pune Police have arrested influencer Santosh Pandit for defamation and MNS worker Ashish Sable for the removal of PM Modi’s photograph from a government college.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pune-police-arrest-influencer-and-mns-worker-in-separate-cases

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