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Stoking different controversy, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane connected Wednesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti government successful the State is simply a “Hindutvawadi” regime, elected with the enactment of Hindu votes, and implied that Muslims did not ballot for the party.
During a sojourn to a Durga pandal of Sakal Hindu Samaj successful Mumbai’s Mankhurd area, Mr. Rane said nary 1 would beryllium allowed to disrespect Hindu gods and goddesses during the festival.
“This authorities has been elected with the enactment of Hindu votes…Those who deterioration the skullcap did not ballot for it,” helium said, successful an evident notation to Muslims.
Tensions had flared aft an idol of Goddess Durga was allegedly desecrated successful Mankhurd connected Sunday night, starring to a clash betwixt 2 groups.
Participating successful a ‘maha aarti’ during the event, the BJP person warned against spoiling the peaceful ambiance of the State. “Celebrate your festivals peacefully, and we volition observe ours. Don’t look astatine america sideways,” helium said.
“We volition not tolerate anyone trying to disturb Mumbai’s atmosphere,” helium added.
Mr. Rane said that anyone requiring support to observe festivals could interaction the government, which would assistance approvals quickly.
Earlier, connected Monday, helium had claimed garba events during Navratri were becoming “epicentres” of “love jihad” and backed the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s advisory asking organisers to thoroughly verify individuality documents of participants.
In July, Mr. Rane had sparked contention by referring to Muslims arsenic “green snakes” portion speaking connected voting patterns, claiming helium became an MLA with the enactment of Hindu voters.
