Reacting to party workers allegedly assaulting a Pune man for posting objectionable posts against party chief Raj Thackeray, MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande said, "If our party chief is criticised, then we'll definitely respond." Responding to MNS workers slapping a shopkeeper for not speaking in Marathi, Deshpande stated, "If there is an attempt to insult Marathi. It won't be tolerated."