Shashi Tharoor ‘shocked’ at Nitesh Rane’s controversial remarks on EVMs: ‘It is all wrong’
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Shashi Tharoor ‘shocked’ at Nitesh Rane’s controversial remarks on EVMs: ‘It is all wrong’

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane's recent remarks regarding electronic voting machines, labelling them as "shocking" and contrary to the inclusive values upheld during India's freedom struggle. This comes after Maharashtra's Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane, addressing a Hindu Garjana Sabha in Sangli on Friday, reportedly made derogatory remarks saying, “EVM means, Every Vote against Mullah.” Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor emphasised that targeting any particular community is fundamentally wrong, asserting that all citizens are equal and that this equality is essential for the nation's progress. During a speech commemorating Shiv Pratap Din, Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane claimed that the electoral success of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Kerala was due to support from “terrorists”. Brinda Karat Seeks Nitesh Rane's Arrest BJP leader and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane's controversial comments has drawn widespread criticism, not only from Tharoor but also from leaders across the political spectrum.

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Maharashtra minister sparks fresh row with EVM remark, NDA ally issues caution
2 days, 19 hours ago

Maharashtra minister sparks fresh row with EVM remark, NDA ally issues caution

India Today  

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane stirred controversy once again when he made remarks about EVMs while targeting a community. Speaking at the Hindu Garjana Sabha in Maharashtra's Sangli on Friday, Rane said that EVM, which stands for electronic voting machine, implied "Every Vote against Mullah". In December last year, Rane called Kerala "a mini Pakistan" and said "all …

Maharashtra BJP minister terms Kerala mini-Pakistan, CM Pinarayi reacts
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1 week, 6 days ago

Maharashtra BJP minister terms Kerala mini-Pakistan, CM Pinarayi reacts

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has sparked a major controversy by calling Kerala a "mini Pakistan" and stating "all terrorists vote for Gandhis," a reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Lok Sabha MP from Wayanad.Speaking at a rally in Purandar tehsil of Pune district on Sunday, the BJP minister said, "Kerala is mini Pakistan. …

Congress Calls For Disqualification Of Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Over 'Mini Pakistan' Remark On Kerala
1 week, 6 days ago

Congress Calls For Disqualification Of Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Over 'Mini Pakistan' Remark On Kerala

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The Congress on Monday demanded the disqualification of Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane over his remark controversial remark on Kerala calling the South Indian state a "mini Pakistan." Referring to the victories of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi from the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, Rane went on to say that "all terrorists vote for Gandhis." He also slammed senior …

BJP Minister Calls Kerala Mini Pakistan
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2 weeks ago

BJP Minister Calls Kerala Mini Pakistan

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has sparked a major row after he labelled Kerala as “mini-Pakistan”. Addressing a public function at Purandar in Pune on Sunday, Mr. Rane said, “Kerala is mini Pakistan, that is why Rahul Gandhi and his sister are elected from there. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe said, “Nitesh Rane became the minister in Maharashtra by swearing …

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane labels Kerala as ‘mini-Pakistan’; later says ‘If treatment meted out to Hindus…’
2 weeks ago

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane labels Kerala as ‘mini-Pakistan’; later says ‘If treatment meted out to Hindus…’

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Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane has sparked controversy by labelling Kerala as "mini-Pakistan" during a rally in Pune. Nitesh Rane labels Kerala as ‘mini-Pakistan’ During a speech commemorating Shiv Pratap Din, Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane claimed that the electoral success of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Kerala was due to support from “terrorists”. Rane, son of …

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane calls Kerala a ‘mini-Pak’, clarifies after backlash
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Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane calls Kerala a ‘mini-Pak’, clarifies after backlash

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has sparked a major row after he labelled Kerala as “mini-Pakistan”, sparking strong reactions from the opposition. Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane, Maha Vikas Aghadi slams Nitesh Rane over remark The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi slammed Nitesh Rane over his remark. Nitesh Rane clarifies over row As the controversy escalated, Rane said that he was comparing the …

'Kerala Is Mini Pakistan': Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Stirs Fresh Controversy
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'Kerala Is Mini Pakistan': Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane Stirs Fresh Controversy

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Newly elected Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, known for his rustic remarks, made yet another controversial statement while speaking at an event in Pune. Before his speech, Maharashtra Police had asked the organisers of the event to ensure that Minister Nitesh Rane does not give provocative speeches. Rane's Provactive Statements Ahead Of Maharashtra Elections Rane made provocative statements ahead of the …

Maharashtra minister sparks row with 'Kerala mini Pak' remark, later clarifies
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Maharashtra minister sparks row with 'Kerala mini Pak' remark, later clarifies

India Today  

Maharashtra minister and BJP leader Nitesh Rane sparked a huge controversy when he called Kerala "a mini Pakistan" and said "all terrorists voted for Gandhis", while referring to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. #WATCH | On Nitesh Rane's statement on Kerala and Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra Congress chief spokesperson, Atul Londhe Patil says, "What more can …

Aditya Thackeray was planning to replace Uddhav Thackeray as CM,’ claims Nitesh Rane
1 year, 8 months ago

Aditya Thackeray was planning to replace Uddhav Thackeray as CM,’ claims Nitesh Rane

Op India  

On Saturday, April 29, BJP MLA from Kankavli constituency, Nitesh Rane made a sensational claim about former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aditya Thackeray. Nitesh Rane claimed that when Uddhav Thackeray was undergoing cervical spine surgery, Aditya was planning to become the chief minister of Maharashtra. Nitesh Rane went on to claim that when Uddhav Thackeray was admitted …

No vote, no funds, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane threatens villagers in Maharashtra
2 years, 1 month ago

No vote, no funds, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane threatens villagers in Maharashtra

India Today  

Bharatiya Janta Party MLA Nitesh Rane openly threatened villagers with not providing government funds if the elected sarpanch is not of his choice. If there is no sarpanch of Nitesh Rane’s choice, there will be no development in Nandgaon.” In response to the threat, Shiv Sena MLA Vaibhav Naik said, “When Narayan Rane was the chief minister, there was similar …

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