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Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi after he was attacked by MNS MLA during the swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai on Monday, 09 November 2009. Maharahstra Navnirman Sena"s four MLA, who assaulted Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azami for taking his oath in Hindi as legislature, were suspended for four years after privilege motion against them in the Maharashtra Assembly.

MNS MLA Bala Nandgaonkar and Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi after he was attacked by MNS MLA during the swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai on Monday, 09 November 2009. Maharahstra Navnirman Sena"s four MLA, who assaulted Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azami for taking his oath in Hindi as legislature, were suspended for four years after privilege motion against them in the Maharashtra Assembly.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray speaks with MLA Shishir Shinde while Vasant Gite looks on during a visit to Hutatma Chowk before the oath ceremony for Vidhansabha Election in Mumbai on Monday,09 November 2009.

MNS MLA Ram Kadam after the house adjourned for half an hour during the swearing-in ceremony in Mumbai on Monday, 09 November 2009. Maharahstra Navnirman Sena"s four MLA, who assaulted Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azami for taking his oath in Hindi as legislature, were suspended for four years after privilege motion against them in the Maharashtra Assembly.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray pays tributes to the martyrs of "Samyukta Maharashtra" as Pravin Darekar; MLA Bala Nandgaonkar; Shishir Shinde, Vasant Gite and Nitin Sardesai look on during a visit to Hutatma Chowk before the oath ceremony for Vidhansabha Election in Mumbai on Monday,09 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray visits Hutatma Chowk with his MLA’s before the oath ceremony for Vidhansabha Election in Mumbai on Monday,09 November 2009. MLA Ram Kadam also seen.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray with Newly elected MNS Legislators Bala Nandgaonkar and Shishir Shinde during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray shakes during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray with Newly elected MNS Legislators Bala Nandgaonkar and Shishir Shinde during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray with newly elected MNS Legislator Bala Nandgaonkar during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray shakes hand with Newly elected MNS Legislator Bala Nandgaonkar during a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, 02 November 2009.

Shivsena candidate from Ovla-Majiwada Pratap Sarnaik greets supporters after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Thane on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Shivsena candidate from Kopri-Panchpakhadi Eknath Shinde with supporters show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Congress candidate from Dharavi and daughter of MP Eknath Gaikwad, Varsha Gaikwad with supports show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday,22 October 2009. Varsha Gaikwad (Cong) wins 52,492 votes followed by Sena candidate Manohar Raybhage with 42782 votes.

Congress supporters celebrate party’s victory in Assembly Elections of Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh and Haryana in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Congress supporter beats dhol during the celebration of party’s victory in Assembly Elections of Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh and Haryana in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Congress candidate from Vile Parle Krishna Hegde with supporters celebrate after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Krishna Hegde wins with 44323 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Vinayak Raut with 42620 votes.

Congress candidate from Vile Parle Krishna Hegde with MP Priya Dutt show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Krishna Hegde wins with 44323 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Vinayak Raut with 42620 votes.

Congress candidate Nassem Khan with supports show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Shivsena candidate from Thane Rajan Vichare greets supporters after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Congress candidate from Nagpur (North) Nitin Raut with supports celebrate after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday,22 October 2009.

Congress candidate from Sion-Koliwada Jagnnath Shetty with supports show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday,22 October 2009. Congress Jagnnath Shetty wins with 45638 votes followed by BJP candidate Dr Manisha Kayane with 27615.

MNS candidate from Sewri Bala Nandgaonkar greets supporters after winning in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. MNS candidate Bala Nandgaonkar wins with 64,375 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Dada Sakpal with 57,912 votes.

MNS supporters celebrate candidate from Sewri Bala Nandgaonkar’s victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. MNS candidate Bala Nandgaonkar wins with 64,375 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Dada Sakpal with 57,912 votes.

BJP leader and candidate from Malabar Hill Mangal Prabhat Lodha with supporters show victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. BJP leader Mangal Prabhat Lodha leads with 47,552 votes followed by Congress Candidate Raj Bafna with 29,096 votes.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray interacts with media during the press conference in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

Congress candidate from Byculla Madhukar Balkrishna Chavan with supports celebrate victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Congress candidate Chavan Madhukar Balkrishna wins with 36,302 votes followed by MNS candidate Sanjay Naik with 27,198 votes.

The BJP Headquarters at Ashoka road wears a deserted look after the party"s defeat in assembly elections of the Haryana, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

MNS supporters celebrate candidate from Sewri Bala Nandgaonkar’s victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. MNS candidate Bala Nandgaonkar wins with 64,375 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Dada Sakpal with 57,912 votes.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate from Mumbra-Kalwa Jitendra Awhad shows victory sign after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Thane on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

MNS candidate from Mahim Nitin Sardesai with supporters celebrate after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Nitin Sardesai (MNS) wins with 48,734 votes followed by Congress candidate Sada Sarvankar with 39,808 votes.

MNS candidate from Mahim Nitin Sardesai with supporters celebrate after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Nitin Sardesai (MNS) wins with 48,734 votes followed by Congress candidate Sada Sarvankar with 39,808 votes.

Congress supporters celebrate party’s victory in Assembly Election at Sonia Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

MNS supporters celebrate candidate from Sewri Bala Nandgaonkar’s victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. MNS candidate Bala Nandgaonkar wins with 64,375 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Dada Sakpal with 57,912 votes.

MNS candidate from Bhandup (West) Shishir Shinde greets supporters after victory in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Shishir Shinde (MNS) wins with 58285 votes followed by Shivajirao Nalawade (NCP) with 37355 votes.

The BJP Headquarters at Ashoka road wears a deserted look after the party"s defeat in assembly elections of the Haryana, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

The BJP Headquarters at Ashoka road wears a deserted look after the party"s defeat in assembly elections of the Haryana, Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh in New Delhi on Thursday, 22 October 2009.

MNS candidate from Sewri Bala Nandgaonkar greets media after winning in Maharashtra Assembly Elections in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009. MNS candidate Bala Nandgaonkar wins with 64,375 votes followed by Shivsena candidate Dada Sakpal with 57,912 votes.

MNS Chief Raj Thackeray greets supporters during the press conference in Mumbai on Thursday, 22 October 2009.