The Maharashtra government has declared 85 per cent of the state drought-hit following deficient rains this year. Raj Thackeray`s MNS cancels its annual Mumbai Dipotsav at Shivaji Park over Maharashtra`s severe drought and urges people to celebrate Diwali with. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) party will not be hosting a Dipotsav party this year. MNS chief Raj Thackeray said that their annual Diwali celebration at Shivaji Park.