‘Mistaken’: Narayan Rane Colleges Son Nitesh Over ‘BJP Father Of All Events’ Comment
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Narayan Rane downplayed his son Nitesh’s controversial comment calling BJP the “father” of all events. Narayan emphasised the significance of serving individuals and coalition unity.
The remarks drew sharp reactions from throughout the ruling Mahayuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. (Images: ANI and X/Nitesh Rane)
Former Union minister and BJP MP Narayan Rane on Wednesday sought to downplay a controversial comment by his son and Maharashtra Cupboard member Nitesh and insisted it was fallacious to make use of such phrases.
Nitesh had mentioned that the BJP is the “father” of all events”, apparently implying the BJP’s superiority (‘baap’) over different events.
“It was fallacious to make use of the time period ‘baap’ (implying superiority). I’ve advised him so. Chief Minister of Maharashtra is nobody’s father, however a servant of the individuals. Now, there is no such thing as a controversy anymore. It’s over,” the Lok Sabha MP from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg within the Konkan area advised reporters.
Recalling his personal tenure as Maharashtra Chief Minister (in late Nineteen Nineties), the senior Rane insisted, “I used to inform individuals to not name me ‘saheb’. I used to be right here to serve individuals.”
What’s The Controversy?
The controversy started on June 7 when Nitesh Rane, talking at a BJP employees’ assembly in Dharashiv in central Maharashtra, claimed the BJP was the “baap” (father) of all events, referring to the saffron outfit’s dominant management at each nationwide and state ranges. He implied irrespective of how highly effective others could appear, they need to bear in mind the BJP’s dominance mirrored within the celebration holding the CM’s publish in Maharashtra.
The remarks drew sharp reactions from throughout the ruling Mahayuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP.
Shiv Sena MLA and Nitesh’s elder brother, Nilesh Rane, issued a public warning on June 8 by way of a publish on X, urging him to talk with higher accountability.
“Nitesh ought to pay attention to what statements he’s making. It’s straightforward to handle a public assembly, however it is best to know who you might be truly benefiting out of your speech,” Nilesh Rane wrote, emphasising the significance of coalition unity.
Nonetheless, he later deleted his tweet.
Fadnavis Reacts To Nitesh Rane’s Comment
Fadnavis, when requested in regards to the remarks on the identical day in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, mentioned he had not heard them and reiterated his dedication to public service.
“I take into account myself a servant of Maharashtra,” he emphasised, steering away from any direct response to Nitesh Rane’s feedback.
Bawankule, talking the identical day, acknowledged that using the phrase “baap” had led to some disagreements, however sought to downplay the feedback.
“There could have been some distinction of opinion, however we’re centered on unity and governance throughout the Mahayuti,” he maintained.
Oppn Calls BJP Chief’s Comment ‘Undemocratic’
In the meantime, opposition leaders criticised the feedback with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP from Dharashiv, Omraje Nimbalkar, calling them undemocratic.
Nimbalkar claimed he had obtained extra votes within the final Lok Sabha elections than Nitesh, Nilesh, and Narayan Rane mixed, and warned the individuals of Maharashtra would reply appropriately.
(with PTI inputs)
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Saurabh Verma covers normal, nationwide and worldwide day-to-day information for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You’ll be able to comply with him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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