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Enough is enough, says R.R. Patil

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MUMBAI: Ahead of All-India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Mumbai on Friday, the State machinery is geared to meet the challenge posed by the Shiv Sena.

Mr. Gandhi, visiting the city as part of the Youth Congress’ membership drive, is scheduled to hold two meetings — one with students and the other with youths in slums.

The Sena has threatened to show black flags to Mr. Gandhi for his remarks on Mumbai.

Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil told journalists on Thursday: “Enough is enough. There is a limit to tolerance. If anyone issues a threat, we will not take it lying down.” Mr. Patil said he has directed the police to take legal advice on what action could be taken in respect of the controversial statements made by the Shiv Sena in the past few days.

“In the light of the oral and written statements being made [by the Sena] in the past 15 days, I have instructed the police to seek the advice of the Advocate-General and the Law and Judiciary Department. We have to see what laws have been breached to take appropriate action, because the case has to hold water in the court of law.”

Dismissing the situation in the city as a media creation, Mr. Patil felt that there was, in fact, “no issue at all.” He said the Sena was whipping up sentiments with an eye on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections in 2012.

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