'Mahaprasad' delivered: Influencer blackened, forced to do sit-ups for insulting Raj Thackeray

A social media reel allegedly mocking Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has led to a confrontation involving Pune-based influencer Mahesh Mote. Videos shared online show Mote with black ink smeared on his face, being made to prostrate before a photograph of Raj Thackeray and perform sit-ups with slippers placed on his head. He was also seen recording a tearful apology to Raj Thackeray and MNS workers.