BJP’s Narayan Rane Taunts Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s Assurances To ‘Muslim Brothers’: ‘Started New Business Of…’

Maharashtra Dy CM's statement came during an iftar party hosted by him in Mumbai on Friday saying that no one should fall into the trap of divisive forces.

BJP MP Narayan Rane took a jibe at Maharashtra Dy CM over his statement on protecting Muslims.

Source : ANI

Reacting to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's "If anyone shows an eye to our Muslim brothers..." remark, BJP MP Narayan Rane took a jibe, saying, "It seems Ajit Pawar has started a new business of checking eyes," ANI reported.

Maharashtra Dy CM's statement came during an iftar party hosted by him in Mumbai on Friday saying that no one should fall into the trap of divisive forces. "India is a symbol of unity in diversity... We should not fall into the trap of any divisive forces," Pawar said. 

"We have just celebrated Holi, Gudi Padwa and Eid is coming - all these festivals teach us to live together. We should all celebrate it together because unity is our real strength," he said. 

Speaking further, Pawar assured that he was there for the Muslims warning that anyone who tries to create a fight between communities will not be forgiven. "I want to assure you that your brother Ajit Pawar is with you," said the Deputy CM. 

"Anyone who shows an eye to our Muslim brothers and sisters, if anyone tries to create a fight between two groups and takes law and order in his hands, whoever he is - he will not be spared, he will not be forgiven...," he added. 

Ajit Pawar's Statement Amid Aurangzeb Row

Pawar's remarks come amid the ongoing Aurangzeb row in the state that fueled a violent episode in Nagpur. The city saw large-scale stone pelting and arson in several parts over rumours that a ‘chadar' with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), seeking the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

Earlier this month, Pawar had slammed Bharatiya Janata Party minister Nitesh Rane after he voiced support for the Malhar certification as an alternative to Halal mutton for Hindus, stating that Halal food is part of Islam, not Hinduism.

Responding to the remark, the NCP chief reflected on the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and stressed that Shivaji's vision of Hindavi Swarajya was inclusive, bringing together people from all communities.