Uddhav to visit Barsu refinery protest site on May 6, address rally at Mahad

Thackeray originally intended to hold a rally at Barsu but was denied permission by the administration

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday will visit Barsu village in Ratnagiri district where a section of locals is opposing an oil refinery project.

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He will also speak at a rally at Mahad in neighbouring Raigad district, a Sena functionary said.

Thackeray, who originally intended to hold a rally at Barsu but was denied permission by the administration, will talk to the locals opposing the multi-billion dollar refinery project, he said.