Thane, Aug 10 (PTI) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena held a protest in Mira Bhayander area of Thane district against MLA Geeta Jain for allegedly admonishing the management of a theatre over delay in the start of a play.

MNS activists claimed she shouted at the management of the theatre on Sunday after a Marathi play ended late and a Rajasthani play scheduled after that got delayed.

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Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation DMC Kalpita Pimple said the Marathi play's timings got extended due to a technical hitch.

Jain defended herself saying her action was not against Marathi language but only to ensure theatres stick to the schedule and not inconvenience patrons.

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Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaiuk submitted a memorandum the the MBMC commissioner and said all efforts must be taken to ensure Marathi plays are protected.

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