Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane sparked a controversy by calling Kerala a ‘mini-Pakistan’ during a rally in Pune. In the face of opposition from opposition leaders, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rane clarified that he was merely comparing the situation in Kerala and Pakistan, saying that Kerala is indeed part of India. did.
Nitesh Rane calls Kerala ‘mini-Pakistan’
Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, in a speech commemorating Shiv Pratap Din, said that the electoral success of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Kerala was due to the support of “terrorists”. It was claimed that it was due to
Mr Rane, son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane, said: “Kerala is a mini-Pakistan. That’s why Rahul Gandhi and his sister were elected from there. They are voting for Pakistan. This is the truth, listen. They have become Pakistan.” Members of Congress after taking out the terrorists. ” Rane was addressing a rally in Purandhar taluka of Pune district.
Explanation by Nitesh Rane
In response to the backlash, Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane tried to clarify his remarks, claiming he was simply comparing the treatment of Hindus in Kerala to the treatment of Hindus in Pakistan.
Rane emphasized that while “Kerala is truly part of India,” the declining Hindu population and suspicions of conversion are issues that require attention.
“If the treatment meted out to Hindus in Pakistan is similar to what is happening in India, then action should be taken against the same,” Rane said.
Furthermore, Nitesh Rane stated the facts and said that he was accompanied by the person who helped “12,000 Hindu women” by stopping them from converting to “Islam and Christianity.” .
He alleged that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi won in Wayanad constituency because they received support from terrorist organizations.
political reaction
Opposition parties reacted strongly to Mr Lane’s comments. Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi called for legal action against Rane for spreading hatred, suggesting he should be held accountable.
He said, “Maharashtra (CM Devendra) Fadnavis should create a separate portfolio for Nitish Rane to spread hatred.” As a minister, it is inappropriate for him to say such things. A case needs to be filed against him…Kerala is a secular state. The people of the state have rejected the Bharatiya Janata Party and that is the reason for their dissatisfaction. ”
Congress spokesperson Atul Londe Patil also condemned Nitesh Rane’s comments and questioned how someone who labels a country as ‘Pakistan’ could remain in the cabinet.
