BJP Minister Nitesh Rane Equates AIMIM to Terrorist Group, Sparks Political Row

Maharashtra politics has intensified following BJP minister Nitesh Rane's strong remarks against All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). Rane called AIMIM a "terrorist organization" and demanded a ban on the party, comparing its chief Asaduddin Owaisi to Osama bin Laden. He equated AIMIM's alleged activities to Al-Qaeda's operations. These comments followed the Nashik TCS case involving religious conversion and sexual harassment allegations. An AIMIM corporator, Mateen Majid Patel, was accused of sheltering the main accused, Nida Khan.

Rane demanded AIMIM be banned, citing the earlier prohibition of the Popular Front of India (PFI). His remarks sparked immediate political backlash, with AIMIM leaders condemning his statement as "hate-filled" and politically motivated supporters accused him of targeting Muslims and creating

communal tension and attacking democratic values. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated the investigation is ongoing, promising truth will emerge. Opposition parties, including Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized Rane's comments, terming them "unconstitutional" and "dangerous for social harmony." Opposition leaders demanded action against him, stating such statements could worsen communal tension. They accused BJP of repeatedly targeting minorities for political gain.

1. Maharashtra politics has intensified following BJP minister Nitesh Rane's strong remarks against AIMIM.
2. Rane called AIMIM a terrorist organization and demanded a ban on the party.
3. His comments followed the Nashik TCS case involving an accused AIMIM corporator.
4. These remarks sparked political backlash from AIMIM leaders and opposition parties.
5. Chief Minister Fadnavis stated the investigation is ongoing.
6. Opposition parties demanded action against Rane's comments.