Aaditya Thackeray Denies Involvement in Disha Salian Case Claims "Unfair Targeting"

- March 21, 2025

Mumbai, Maharashtra - Aaditya Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has vehemently refuted allegations linking him to the 2020 death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He asserted that he has been subjected to "unfair targeting" for the past five years, claiming the accusations are politically motivated.

The controversy surrounding Salian's death has resurfaced, with certain political figures and sections of the media alleging foul play and implicating Thackeray. Salian died by suicide on June 8, 2020, just days before Rajput's own death.

Thackeray, speaking to reporters, dismissed the allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to malign his reputation. "For the past five years, I have been targeted unfairly. This is nothing new. They keep bringing up the same issues. There is no truth to these allegations," he stated.

He further emphasized that the matter has been thoroughly investigated by the Mumbai Police, who concluded that Salian's death was a case of suicide. "The police have already conducted a detailed investigation. They have submitted their report. Yet, these allegations continue to be made," he said.

Thackeray accused his political opponents of orchestrating a smear campaign against him, stating that the allegations are being used for political gain. "This is clearly political. They are trying to distract from the real issues," he added.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader's strong denial comes amid renewed calls for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the case. The issue has become a subject of intense political debate, with the opposition demanding a thorough investigation to uncover any potential discrepancies.

Thackeray's supporters have rallied behind him, condemning the allegations as a politically motivated witch hunt. They have called for an end to what they perceive as the harassment of their leader.

The controversy surrounding the Disha Salian case continues to fuel political tensions in Maharashtra. The ongoing debate highlights the sensitivity of the matter and the deep political divisions surrounding it. The case remains a focal point for both political parties and media outlets.