'Kerala Is Mini Pakistan': Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Stirs Fresh Controversy
Rane made provocative statements ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He allegedly threatened to hit Muslims while speaking in support of Hindu seer Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj.
Newly elected Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, known for his rustic remarks, made yet another controversial statement while speaking at an event in Pune. He called Kerala a mini Pakistan. "Kerala is a mini Pakistan that is why Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi won. Such people vote for them to become MPs," Rane said.
Rane further said only "extremists" vote for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Kerala. Before his speech, Maharashtra Police had asked the organisers of the event to ensure that Minister Nitesh Rane does not give provocative speeches.
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Rane's Provactive Statements Ahead Of Maharashtra Elections
Rane made provocative statements ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections. He allegedly threatened to hit Muslims while speaking in support of Hindu seer Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj.
"We will enter your mosques and hit you one by one. I am threatening you in the language you understand. If you say anything against our Ramgiri Maharaj, we will enter your mosques and beat you up one by one. Keep this in mind," Rane can be heard saying in a widely circulated video
Earlier, Rane asked the realty brokers to take an oath "not to deal with non-Hindus" and to check Aadhaar cards before making any deal. In a video, he was heard telling the gathering to overlook the 'sarva dharma samabhava' (equal respect for all religions) and 'bhaichaaracha dongar'(hill of brotherhood). "We should only care for Hindus," Rane had said.
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