Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday again appealed his party workers not to come at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office today where he is summoned for inquiry in connection with Kohinoor Mill deal. Thackeray in a statement said that he was disturbed by the news of his party worker Pravin Chaugule's suicide. "I hope that all our party workers will understand the situation. We have gone through such tough situations earlier too. This phase will also pass on. We should not damage any private and government property. We should not take any such step that will disrupt the common people's life. I will answer all questions of ED," Thackeray said. Meanwhile, the Mumbai police issued notices to MNS workers asking them not to take law in hand and warned any disruption of public order will then invite strict actions against responsible party workers. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had also warned the same to MNS workers. Possible Showdown The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had called for a bandh in Mumbai and Thane in connection with an Enforcement Directorate notice to Raj Thackeray. But after Thackeray’s appeal, the bandh decision was withdrawn According to Mumbai police, they have planned to deploy additional force near the ED office at Fort area and if necessary, section 144 will be imposed around the area. A silent protest is planned by MNS leaders Earlier, the MNS had called for a bandh in Mumbai and Thane in connection with ED notice to Raj Thackeray. But after the appeal of Thackeray, the bandh decision was withdrawn. A silent protest will be held in front of the ED office today. According to police, they have planned to deploy additional police force near the ED office at Fort area. "Besides, the traffic diversion has been also done in this area so the people will not face any problem. If necessary, section 144 (prevention of unlawful assembling of more than four people) will be also imposed in this ED office area," said sources in Mumbai police. MNS workers across the state had decided to come to Mumbai today but are confused about what to do after Thackeray's statement? "Earlier we had planned a large numbers of our party workers at ED office. But Raj saheb asked not to come to Mumbai. But we want to show our solidarity so only office-bearer of MNS will come to Mumbai," said an MNS leader.

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