Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday cautioned that social media was contributing to anger and divisions in society ahead of the Ganesh festival. He urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid being drawn into caste and religious disputes, saying such controversies could shift attention away from important socio economic matters.Speaking to MNS office bearers in Thane, Thackeray expressed concern that social media platforms were being used to intensify disagreements and create hostility among people. He said there was a risk of communal tension during the upcoming Ganesh festival and called on people not to fall for attempts that could disturb social harmony.Thackeray also criticised the use of high volume sound systems, commonly referred to as DJs, along with laser lights during festivals. He claimed that excessive noise and laser displays could have serious effects on health and eyesight. He also questioned the Maharashtra government's approach to restrictions on such equipment, alleging that the rules were being applied selectively.Thackeray said he was particularly concerned that an atmosphere of anger was being built through social media. He claimed that the situation could become more tense during the Ganesh festival and warned people to remain vigilant.While discussing restrictions on powerful sound systems, Thackeray criticised Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over what he described as inconsistent enforcement of the DJ ban. He referred specifically to the situation in cities such as Nagpur and Pune.Turning to economic issues, Thackeray questioned the government's messaging despite India's reported first quarter GDP growth of 7.8 per cent. He asked why citizens were being discouraged from travelling abroad or purchasing gold if the economy was performing strongly. He also referred to what he said was a government report claiming that 503 companies had ended their operations in India between 2021 and 2026.Thackeray further objected to political photographs being displayed in government offices. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph could be displayed in such places, but argued that it should not be positioned alongside respected national and social figures including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. His remarks came shortly after a criminal case was registered against his son Amit Thackeray and others over allegations that they removed a photograph of Prime Minister Modi at Government Polytechnic Pune.He also spoke about language related tensions, alleging that non Marathi speaking citizens were being influenced to participate in disputes over language.At the conclusion of his speech, an MNS worker shouted the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad" as Thackeray was leaving the stage. He returned to the podium and asked who had raised the slogan. After a party worker identified himself, Thackeray supported the slogan, noting its association with freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, and encouraged MNS workers to use it.Throughout his address, Thackeray connected social media activity, festival related disputes, economic concerns, political messaging and language issues, arguing that these matters could be used to distract citizens and increase divisions within society.