Workers from the Shiv Sena and the BJP got into a confrontation in front of the Sena Bhavan in Dadar on Wednesday. The BJP workers had gathered there to protest against Sena leaders’ remarks on the land controversy surrounding the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The police had to resort to force, and detained some people from both sides.

Sena leader Sada Sarvankar alleged that the BJP workers carried stones to pelt at the Sena Bhavan in the afternoon. “We can’t sleep at home when they plan to attack our headquarters,” he said. The BJP side alleged an unprovoked attack from Shiv Sainiks on their female workers. “This is dadagiri by the ruling party. The police should inquire and book the people who attacked our workers,” said opposition leader Pravin Darekar.