Nitesh Rane's Controversial Speech Sparks Political Uproar in Maharashtra

Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has generated controversy with his inflammatory speech threatening Muslims, prompting police action for hurting religious sentiments. The remarks, made in support of a Hindu seer, have drawn political backlash, with BJP opponents accusing the party of inciting communal violence ahead of state elections.

Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has sparked a firestorm of controversy with his inflammatory speech allegedly threatening to attack Muslims by 'entering mosques,' leading to police action for hurting religious sentiments.

The opposition swiftly condemned Rane's comments, accusing the ruling BJP of seeking to incite communal violence ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections in November. Nitesh Rane's father, BJP Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane, has attempted to mitigate the situation, stating he had scolded his son over the remarks.

Nitesh Rane made the provocative statements at public gatherings in Ahmednagar district, warning of repercussions if a controversial Hindu seer who made derogatory remarks about Islam were harmed. This incident has led to multiple FIRs against Rane while opposition leaders demand his arrest and the withdrawal of police protection for him and other BJP members.

(With inputs from agencies.)