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FIR against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for remarks targeting a minority community

During his speech, Nitesh Rane allegedly made remarks targeting the minority community and incited the crowd, according to the complaint.

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BJP MLA Nitesh Rane (File Photo)

The Navi Mumbai police registered an FIR against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for allegedly making remarks targeting a minority community during a speech at a Ganpati event in Navi Mumbai, officials said on Monday.

The case was filed on Sunday at the NRI Police Station against Rane and the event organizer, following a complaint by a police officer, according to an official.

The official added that the event was recorded, and after seeking legal opinion, an FIR was lodged.

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The complaint stated that Sankalp Gharat had organised a seven-day Ganpati celebration at Ulwe without the necessary permissions on September 11, and Nitesh Rane attended the event as the chief guest.

During his speech, Rane allegedly made remarks targeting the minority community and incited the crowd, according to the complaint.

An FIR has been registered under sections 302 (uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 352 (intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace), and other relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the official said.

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