Raj Thackeray pleads not guilty in 2008 Thane rioting case

• MNS chief Raj Thackeray appeared in a Thane court for a 2008 rioting case.
• Thackeray pleaded not guilty to the charges framed against him and party workers.
• The case relates to a 2008 incident of rioting, assault, and attacks on police personnel.
• Charges are linked to MNS workers allegedly targeting candidates from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during a Railway Recruitment Board exam.
• The court has scheduled the next hearing for December 16.

Why It Matters: It shows a political leader facing legal consequences for past actions.