Raj Thackeray To Visit Ayodhya In June, Vows Tit-For-Tat On Loudspeakers

"We are not opposing their prayers. But if they (Muslims) insist on using loudspeakers, then they will have to listen to our prayers on loudspeakers," Raj Thackeray said.

Raising the pitch for Hindutva, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Sunday said he will visit Ayodhya on June 5 to take darshan of Lord Ram and appealed to "Hindu brothers" to "be prepared" if loudspeakers are not removed from mosques by May 3.

Stating that loudspeakers relaying the 'azan' call is more a social issue than a religious one, Raj Thackeray said they don't want peace in the society disturbed, "but if the use of loudspeakers continues then they (Muslims) will also have to listen to our prayers on loudspeakers".

"On May 1, I will address a public gathering at Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad). On June 5, I will visit Ayodhya for darshan along with MNS volunteers. I also appeal to others to come to Ayodhya," the MNS president told a press conference in Pune.

When asked about the purpose of his visit to Ayodhya, Raj Thackeray parried the question, saying he has not travelled out for a long time.