Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has landed himself in hot water after making a contentious statement, comparing Kerala to "mini Pakistan" and alleging that extremists vote for Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi This remark has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters, with many condemning it as divisive and hateful.
Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad has taken a strong stance against Rane's statement, demanding his removal from the cabinet. Gaikwad emphasized that Rane's words are a direct attack on the principles of the Constitution and a betrayal of the oath he took as a minister.
Gaikwad further stated that Rane's consistent targeting of a specific community using language like Hindu-Muslim and Pakistan will not be tolerated in Shivaji's Maharashtra. She questioned whether the BJP supports Rane's divisive statements and called for action to be taken against him.
Senior BJP leader Balasaheb Thorat also criticized Rane's remark, saying that only BJP ministers can make such statements. Thorat emphasized that a person holding a ministerial post should be mindful of their words and actions in public.
This controversy has sparked a wider debate about the use of divisive language in politics and the need for leaders to promote unity and inclusivity.
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