recent times has seen the provocative speech by Maharashtra BJP MLA NITESH RANE at the top of discussion on social media. In this speech he made some controversial remarks, which are believed to incite religious sentiment. In this article, we will analyze NITESH RANE Unable to shirk reponsibility for his statement, the controversy because of it and the various political reactions to it.
Details of the provocative speech
NITESH RANE gave a speech on September 1st in Ahmednagar during the ‘Sakala Hindu Samaj’ movement. In this speech, he said: “If our right Lol Maharaj ke kuch bhi masti ghumraat ne ki, to hum tumhari Masjid mein aa ke chun-chun ke maarenge.” This statement at once aroused controversy.
After this speech, two FIRs (First Information Reports) were registered against Rane. He is alleged to have tried to stir up religious sentiment and tried to create hate between the two communities.
NITESH RANE’s defence
After the speech, NITESH RANE explained in his clarifying remarks that his intention was not to force people into anything. Esaid that he was only expressing the sincerity of Hinduism. Rane also said if someone slights his religion then he is ready to contend with him.
He made it clear that innocent persons should not incur violence. To elaborate his meaning, Rane said: “HumlogMLAs hai, humlog Hindu hai.” This statement shows that he is prepared to protect his own religion.
Political intervention
Various political forces responded to NITESH RANE’s provocative speech. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav wrote on social media that Rane is spewing venom at the citizens of the country. He also asked whether Prime Minister Modi would take this matter seriously.
Tejashwi Yadav also said that Rane’s statement shows people with a propensity for violence are being promoted inside the BJP.
Fairness initiative is good
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan also raised questions about this. He said that in Maharashtra’s BJP MLAs are apt to repeatedly terrorize people and yet their elected leaders — those who should objects of fairness itself– never say anything. ” Here on the other hand ” Pathan continued after soundlessly as though speaking was never enough. ” Rane ‘s speech is just like poisoning for us Muslims too. “
Moreover, this kind of speech damages the social atmosphere
NITESH RANE’s speech not only touched off a firestorm in the political arena, but also caused relations between groups to become tense. Such speech is likely to sow discord and violence in the society.
We can see also from this incident that some leaders gradually feed popular feelings of hatred for their political gains.
Summary
NITESH RANE ‘s speech and subsequent reactions illustrate the extent to which religious belief still plays a role in Indian politics. Such statements not only spark political disputes, but also often inflame tensions in the community.
What the government will do about it and whether NITESH RANE gets any punishment for his statement, are still open questions.
Finally, this incident has also told us that leaders should the people, society is necessary for self-control of one’s speech.