'He Abused My Mother & Sister': BJP MLC Slams Uddhav Sena Leader Ambadas Danve's Remark

BJP legislator Prasad Lad raised the issue in the Council, saying that the former Congress chief has insulted Hindus in the country and condemned his remarks.

BJP legislator Prasad Lad raised the issue in the Council, saying that the former Congress chief has insulted Hindus in the country and condemned his remarks. (Photo: X/ANI)

Maharashtra News: Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prasad Lad on Tuesday reacted to MLC Ambadas Danve's abusive remark aimed at him in the Maharashtra Legislative Council and demanded his resignation. He said that he has spoken to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the incident.

The BJP and Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) legislators were engaged in a sharp exchange on Monday over Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's "not Hindus" swipe at the saffron party. The Maharashtra legislative council was adjourned for the day after frequent disruptions.

BJP legislator Prasad Lad raised the issue in the Council, saying that the former Congress chief has insulted Hindus in the country and condemned his remarks. Lad's comments drew a sharp reply from the leader of the opposition, Ambadas Danve of the Shiv Sena (UBT), and Congress legislators.

They objected to Lad raising Gandhi's comments on the floor and sought Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe's intervention. Lad also raised slogans against Rahul Gandhi. Amid the din, Gorhe adjourned the council for five minutes at 4:25 PM. This led to a heated argument between Lad and Danve, during which the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader used an abusive word against the BJP leader.

On Danve's remarks, BJP MLC and Whip Prasad Lad said, "I demand the resignation of LoP Ambadas Danve as he used abusive words aimed at my mother and sister yesterday. I have spoken to the CM and DCM about this incident. Uddhav Thackeray should also ask his leader about this incident. I request the government take action against Ambadas Danve."

#WATCH | On Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Ambadas Danve's abusive remark aimed at him in Maharashtra Legislative Council yesterday, BJP MLC & Whip Prasad Lad says, "I demand the resignation of LoP Ambadas Danve as he used abusive words aimed at my mother & sister yesterday. I have spoken… pic.twitter.com/LRlGOQWs4E

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On Monday, Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the ruling saffron party in the Lower House, saying those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate" round the clock. "All religions and all our great men talk about non-violence and fearlessness, but those who call themselves Hindus only talk about violence, hatred, and falsehood. Aap Hindu ho hi nahi (you are not Hindus)," he said.

BJP legislative party leader Pravin Darekar also condemned Gandhi's comments. "The deputy chairperson should take action against Rahul Gandhi and pass a resolution condemning his comments. The House should not take his words lightly. He says, 'Hindus are violent'. We will not allow the House to function further," Darekar said, as quoted by PTI.

Send Rahul Gandhi To Italy: Prasad Lad 

Lad demanded that a resolution be passed in the Council condemning Gandhi. "Send him (Rahul Gandhi) to Italy," he added.

Danve said the so-called remarks were made by Gandhi in Lok Sabha and they are not related to the functioning of the state legislative council. As Lad countered Danve, the latter retorted, saying, "You cannot point at me and speak. If you want to talk, you can point out to the chair of the Deputy Chairperson and not me," as quoted by PTI.

Danve left his seat and continued to object to Lad's comments. Later, Darekar claimed the leader of the opposition had used indecent language in the House.

As the uproar continued, the Deputy Chairperson said, "The feelings on both sides are intense. I want to inform Prasad Lad that his tone is inappropriate. However, given the level to which the discussion in this House has stooped and the absence of the parliamentary affairs minister, I adjourn the house for the rest of the day," as quoted by PTI.

"If both sides wish to discuss the matter in the Council, they should first discuss it with their respective party leaders. Such a discussion should occur in the presence of the chief minister and party leaders in the House. I will not take any action on my own in this House," she added.