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Shiv Sena (UBT) Blasts Centre, Maharashtra Govt Over Amitabh's Security
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 11:38 AM
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Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the central and state governments for issuing extortion threats and providing bulletproof protection to actor Amitabh Bachchan.
Shiv Sena (UBT) has launched a sharp attack on both the central government and the Maharashtra state administration regarding the security arrangements for Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan. The party has specifically highlighted the provision of a bulletproof shield for the veteran actor, questioning the necessity and implications of such high-level protection.
In its statement, the party also pointed to alleged extortion threats, suggesting that the government's response or lack thereof has raised concerns. By targeting both the Centre and the state government, Shiv Sena (UBT) is framing this as a broader issue of governance and security priorities in Maharashtra.
The move by the party adds to the ongoing political discourse in the state, where security protocols for public figures often become a point of contention. The party's criticism underscores the sensitivity surrounding the safety of prominent individuals and the political narratives that emerge from such incidents.
In its statement, the party also pointed to alleged extortion threats, suggesting that the government's response or lack thereof has raised concerns. By targeting both the Centre and the state government, Shiv Sena (UBT) is framing this as a broader issue of governance and security priorities in Maharashtra.
The move by the party adds to the ongoing political discourse in the state, where security protocols for public figures often become a point of contention. The party's criticism underscores the sensitivity surrounding the safety of prominent individuals and the political narratives that emerge from such incidents.