Satish Salian, the father of the late Disha Salian, revealed his intention to serve a substantial defamation notice of ₹500 crore to Aditya Thackeray. This legal action comes in response to a recent social media post by Thackeray, where he claimed he had never met Disha and had no acquaintance with her. Salian’s legal team has indicated that they will deliver the notice personally at Thackeray's residence, Matoshree, and have requested police protection for this process.
In the post, Thackeray expressed his frustration regarding the ongoing allegations, stating that his character has been unjustly attacked for political motives. He emphasized that despite having no relationship with Disha, he has been repeatedly linked to her tragic death without any substantial evidence. Thackeray’s statement reads, "मी दिशा सालियन ह्यांना कधीही भेटलेलो नाही किंवा त्यांच्याशी माझी ओळखही नव्हती. राजकीय हेतूने, वैयक्तिक द्वेषापायी, चारित्र्यहनन करण्याच्या हेतूने काही लोकांकडून गेल्या ६ वर्षांपासून वारंवार ह्या दुर्दैवी घटनेशी कुठलाही पुरावा वा संबंध नसतानाही माझं नाव जोडण्याचा हेतुपुरस्सर प्रयत्न सुरु आहे." He described the continuous media speculation as a damaging campaign against him.
- Defamation notice issued — Salian's legal team is preparing to serve a ₹500 crore notice following Thackeray's statements.
- Political motives alleged — Thackeray claims that the allegations against him are politically motivated.
- Request for police protection — Salian seeks security during the delivery of the notice.
The case surrounding Disha Salian has been a topic of controversy for several years, generating significant media attention. Salian has accused certain political figures of exploiting the tragedy for their own agendas. He has stated that the relentless media trials and discussions surrounding the incident have only added to the family's grief and suffering.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this legal battle will impact both Salian and Thackeray. The allegations and counter-allegations highlight the complex interplay of politics and personal tragedy, raising questions about the ethics of public discourse surrounding sensitive issues. Both parties are poised for a contentious legal confrontation as they seek to defend their reputations amidst ongoing scrutiny.
