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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra BJP MLA sparks row over 'Govt gives everything' remark
Mumbai: BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar has come under fire from across the political spectrum - including his own party - for saying that people should not criticise the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra, as they receive "everything from clothes, shoes, mobile phones to money" from the government. "There are some useless people whose mother's salary was fixed because of Babanrao Lonikar. Their father's pension was done through Babanrao Lonikar. Narendra Modi has given your father ₹6,000 for cultivation. Under the Ladki Bahin scheme, your mother, sister, and wife have been receiving money," Lonikar said on Wednesday. The comments triggered sharp criticism. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve said, "You've become an MLA because of the people. Your clothes, shoes, air tickets, the diesel in your car - all are because of the people. With local body elections approaching, people should remember these words."
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
'You Own Clothes, Shoes, Phones Because Of Us': BJP MLA's Remarks Spark Row
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: In controversial remarks, Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar told a gathering that people who criticise his party and government should know they are getting "clothes, shoes, mobile, monetary benefits of schemes and money for sowing because of us". Speaking at a function on 'Har Ghar Solar' scheme in his assembly constituency Partur in Jalna district of central Maharashtra, the former state minister highlighted the BJP-led government's welfare schemes and development work, and went on to berate the critics of his party. A video of Lonikar's controversial remarks surfaced on social media on Thursday and invited strong criticism from the opposition. सोशल मीडियावर आपल्या विरोधात व्यक्त होणाऱ्या तरुणांविषयी भाजपचे आमदार @BabanraoLonikar बघा कसे बोलत आहेत ! ही या लोकांची भाषा, त्यांचा अहंकार, त्यांची संस्कृती आहे ! आमदार महोदय, तुमचे शेठ जो २५ लाखांचा सूट घालतात तो सामान्य जनतेमुळे मिळाला आहे, लाखो रुपयांचा गॉगल घालतात ती… — Adv Rohini Eknathrao Khadse (@Rohini_khadse) June 26, 2025 "There are a few people and especially the youth who criticize us and our party on social media platforms. We gave overhead water tanks, concrete roads, function halls and benefits of various government schemes in your village," he is heard telling the gathering. "Babanrao Lonikar gave salaries to mothers of those who criticize us and also sanctioned pension for their fathers. (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi gave Rs 6,000 to your father for sowing (a reference to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi). Your sister is benefiting from the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The clothes, shoes, mobile phones that you (BJP critics) have is because of us," the MLA is heard saying in the video. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve hit out at the BJP legislator for his tasteless remarks and dubbed him as an "indigenous version of the British". Speaking such a language is not good in a democracy, he noted. "Your MLA status is because of the people. Your clothes, shoes, air tickets, leadership position, diesel in (your) car is also because of the people," Danve wrote on X while hitting out at the ruling party lawmaker. "People should remember these words (of Lonikar). Elections (of local bodies in the state) are coming," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further said.
The Hindu
11 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
'You have clothes, shoes, mobile phones because of us': BJP MLA sparks row with remarks
In controversial remarks, Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar told a gathering that people who criticise his party and government should know they are getting "clothes, shoes, mobile, monetary benefits of schemes and money for sowing because of us". Speaking at a function on 'Har Ghar Solar' scheme in his assembly constituency Partur in Jalna district of central Maharashtra, the former State minister highlighted the BJP-led government's welfare schemes and development work, and went on to berate the critics of his party. A video of Mr. Lonikar's controversial remarks surfaced on social media on Thursday (June 26, 2025) and invited strong criticism from the opposition. "There are a few people and especially the youth who criticize us and our party on social media platforms. We gave overhead water tanks, concrete roads, function halls and benefits of various government schemes in your village," he is heard telling the gathering. "Babanrao Lonikar gave salaries to mothers of those who criticize us and also sanctioned pension for their fathers. (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi gave ₹6,000 to your father for sowing (a reference to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi). Your sister is benefiting from the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The clothes, shoes, mobile phones that you (BJP critics) have is because of us," the MLA is heard saying in the video. Opposition hits out Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve hit out at the BJP legislator for his tasteless remarks and dubbed him as an "indigenous version of the British". Speaking such a language is not good in a democracy, he noted. "Your MLA status is because of the people. Your clothes, shoes, air tickets, leadership position, diesel in (your) car is also because of the people," Mr. Danve wrote on X while hitting out at the ruling party lawmaker. "People should remember these words (of Lonikar). Elections (of local bodies in the state) are coming," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further said.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'You have clothes, shoes, mobile phones because of us': BJP MLA sparks row with remarks
In controversial remarks, Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar told a gathering that people who criticise his party and government should know they are getting "clothes, shoes, mobile, monetary benefits of schemes and money for sowing because of us". Speaking at a function on 'Har Ghar Solar' scheme in his assembly constituency Partur in Jalna district of central Maharashtra, the former state minister highlighted the BJP-led government's welfare schemes and development work, and went on to berate the critics of his party. A video of Lonikar's controversial remarks surfaced on social media on Thursday and invited strong criticism from the opposition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong Chu Van An: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo "There are a few people and especially the youth who criticize us and our party on social media platforms. We gave overhead water tanks, concrete roads, function halls and benefits of various government schemes in your village," he is heard telling the gathering. "Babanrao Lonikar gave salaries to mothers of those who criticize us and also sanctioned pension for their fathers. (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi gave Rs 6,000 to your father for sowing (a reference to PM Kisan Samman Nidhi ). Your sister is benefiting from the Ladki Bahin Yojana. The clothes, shoes, mobile phones that you (BJP critics) have is because of us," the MLA is heard saying in the video. Live Events Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Ambadas Danve hit out at the BJP legislator for his tasteless remarks and dubbed him as an "indigenous version of the British". Speaking such a language is not good in a democracy, he noted. "Your MLA status is because of the people. Your clothes, shoes, air tickets, leadership position, diesel in (your) car is also because of the people," Danve wrote on X while hitting out at the ruling party lawmaker. "People should remember these words (of Lonikar). Elections (of local bodies in the state) are coming," the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP MLA's funds threat video in village where he trailed in polls sparks controversy
Pune: Former cabinet minister and BJP MLA from Jalna, Babanrao Lonikar, sparked controversy when he allegedly threatened people of a village in his constituency, where he trailed during the assembly polls, with withholding funds. A purported video of Lonikar surfaced on social media, showing him addressing a public meeting held in Borgaon village under Jalna's Partur constituency, represented by him in the assembly. The event was organised to inaugurate a concrete road constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. According to the MLA, the road had cost Rs8 crore. Addressing the villagers, Lonikar said, "Borgaon has traditionally supported BJP, but (in assembly) the votes got divided in the village. How could Babanrao trail in this village?" You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune He said, "I got a road constructed of Rs8 crore for the village. At least now, the villagers should support me. Don't think that you will keep getting Rs5-10 crore funds if you do not vote for me."
