Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Wednesday criticised Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his controversial remarks suggesting that Marathi should replace Urdu in madrasas and that the Islamic call to prayer (Azaan) be delivered in Marathi. They accused him of attempting to provoke communal tension and misrepresent minorities for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) A political slugfest erupted in Maharashtra after BJP leader and state minister Nitesh Rane issued a sharp warning to Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over the recent assault on a shopkeeper who allegedly refused to speak Marathi. Rane questioned whether MNS workers had the courage … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) As political tensions in Maharashtra continue to rise over Hindi language imposition, Shiv Sena-UBT spokesperson Anand Dubey on Friday strongly condemned the remarks made by BJP leader and Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane regarding a recent assault incident. Dubey made it clear that his party does not … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the mysterious death of actress Disha Salian, who was also the manager of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has resurfaced. The case, which has been the subject of intense scrutiny, has now taken a new turn after a petition was filed in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Opposition on Tuesday staged a protest at the entrance of the Assembly demanding the removal of BIP Minister Nitesh Rane from the cabinet for “spreading hatred”. The legislators from Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (sp) raised slogans like “Dangal Namo, Shantata Havi (Don’t Want Riots, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has triggered a fresh controversy with his recent appeal to the Hindu community to purchase ‘Jhatka’ mutton from shops bearing the ‘Malhar certification’ instead of opting for ‘Halal’ mutton. Rane’s remarks have drawn sharp political reactions, with the Congress accusing him of … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday launched a blistering attack against Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nitesh Rane for his recent statement that funds from the district planning committee or from the state government will be allocated on a priority basis to the villages where workers were largely associated with the ruling MahaYuti. “Where … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA, Abu Azmi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Minister Nitesh Rane over his demand for an investigation into madrasas across the state, accusing him of consistently trying to “defame Muslims.” Rane had raised concerns about an illegal madrasa in Nandurbar’s Akkalkuwa taluka, where a Yemeni … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday voiced support for Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s controversial demand, advocating for a ban on madrasas in the state to ‘prevent terror acts’. Earlier in the day, Rane informed that he has written a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the state government to … Read more