Nashik: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists on Thursday blackened the English signboards of a few shops in Nashik, alleging that the business establishments had not displayed their names in the Marathi (Devanagari) script in bold letters. A group of MNS workers asked shop owners to have signboards in Marathi within two days. PTIWe also published the following articles recentlyTo enhance road safety, MNS installs reflectors on trees in NashikMNS activists criticize the municipal administration for inaction on road safety measures.BMC to crack whip on shops if names not in Marathi from next wkStarting November 28, the BMC will take action against shops in Mumbai that have not displayed their nameplates in Marathi. The BMC has formed a team of officers in each ward to enforce this. The state cabinet approved the amendment to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, requiring even shops with fewer than 10 workers to have Marathi nameplates. Non-compliant shops will face legal repercussions, including fines. The directive has received support, but concerns remain about ensuring the visibility of the Marathi name on the display board.Raj Thackeray-led MNS men hurl balloons with ink at stores English sign in ThaneMNS workers in Thane hurled balloons filled with black ink on a car showrooms English name board. The workers demanded signboards in Marathi or Devnagari script. The deadline for this had passed. Meanwhile, in Navi Mumbai, ward officers are reaching out to shops without local language signboards. The NMMC has directed shops to implement the earlier order immediately or face legal action.

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