In a extremely controversial assertion, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has introduced a reward of Rs 11 lakh to anybody who chops off Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s tongue, following Rahul’s remarks on scrapping the reservation system. Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekar Bawankule swiftly distanced himself from the remarks, stating that he doesn’t assist the MLA’s excessive stance. The BJP is a constituent of the Shiv Sena-led authorities in Maharashtra.
“Whereas he was overseas, Rahul mentioned that he desires to complete off the reservation system in India. This has uncovered the true face of the Congress,” Sanjay mentioned to reporters earlier than saying his reward, as quoted by information company PTI. “I’ll reward anybody who cuts off Rahul’s tongue with Rs 11 lakh,” he added.
Sanjay Gaikwad, the MLA from Buldhana within the Vidarbha area, criticised Rahul for feedback made throughout his latest US go to, claiming that Rahul’s stance displays a mindset against reservations. The Shiv Sena chief additional alleged that the Congress had defeated Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in elections and accused the occasion of betraying the individuals.
“Communities like Marathas, Dhangars, and OBCs are combating for reservation, however earlier than that, Rahul is speaking about ending its advantages,” Sanjay remarked, calling Rahul’s feedback “the most important treachery of the individuals.” He additionally accused Rahul of spreading misinformation concerning the BJP’s intentions to change the Structure, stating that it’s the Congress that seeks to “take the nation again by 400 years.”
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BJP Distances Itself From Shiv Sena MLA’s Remarks On Rahul Gandhi, Congress Calls for Authorized Motion
Chandrashekar Bawankule, the BJP’s state president, distanced himself from Sanjay’s inflammatory assertion. “I can’t assist or endorse Sanjay’s feedback,” Bawankule mentioned, whereas additionally reminding the general public of previous remarks by Congress leaders opposing reservations. “We can not neglect that the primary Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru opposed reservations, saying it will have an effect on progress. Rajiv Gandhi had mentioned giving reservations means supporting idiots. Now Rahul says he would finish reservations,” he famous.
Bawankule indicated that the BJP will work to sensitise the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Different Backward Courses (OBCs) concerning the Congress leaders’ remarks, urging Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to contemplate these factors.
In response, Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe condemned Sanjay’s feedback, saying, “Sanjay doesn’t should dwell in society and politics.” Atul additionally known as on Maharashtra Dwelling Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take authorized motion, “We wish to see whether or not Maharashtra Dwelling Minister Devendra Fadnavis invokes fees of culpable murder in opposition to Gaikwad”. Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap additionally expressed his disapproval, stating, “I condemn such individuals and feedback. These individuals have spoiled the politics of the state.”
Sanjay Gaikwad has been concerned in earlier controversies. Final month, a video surfaced displaying a policeman washing the Shiv Sena MLA’s automotive, which sparked criticism on social media. Sanjay later defined that the policeman cleaned the automobile voluntarily after vomiting inside it. Earlier this 12 months, Sanjay additionally claimed that he had hunted a tiger in 1987 and had been sporting its tooth round his neck. This led the state Forest Division to ship the tooth for forensic identification and cost him underneath the Wildlife Safety Act.
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