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Indian Express
7 days ago
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- Indian Express
Minority commission chief slams Nitesh Rane's comment on Eid
Pyare Khan, chairman of the Maharashtra State Minority Commission, has criticised the recent statements made by Minister Nitesh Rane, accusing him of sowing divisions and targeting Indian Muslims in the name of Pakistan. Rane had questioned the sacrifice of animals during Eid Al Adha, called for a celebration of a 'virtual Eid' and said India does not operate under Shariah law. 'Nitesh Rane keeps making the same hurtful comments again and again,' Khan said. 'He taunts Indian Muslims by dragging in Pakistan, why? The truth is, those who chose to go to Pakistan did not believe in India. But those who stayed here, they are the honest ones. They believe in this country, and people admire them for that. Maybe that's what is bothering Nitesh Rane the most,' Khan said. He was talking to the media in Nagpur on Tuesday. Khan expressed concern that Rane's statements are not just harmful to society, but also risk dragging down his own party. 'By speaking like this, Nitesh Rane is damaging the image of the BJP. These are personal statements, but they reflect on everyone,' he said. He also issued a firm warning. 'If communal tensions rise because of such comments, the Minority Commission will act. We have the power under Section 10 to issue a notice. If a riot happens, and it is because of his words, we won't hesitate to hold him responsible.' When contacted, Nitesh Rane said, 'I was expecting a responsible person like him from the Muslim community to come out and support the stand of celebrating eco-friendly Bakrid. That will solve a lot of problems and stop this Hindu-Muslim divide for good.'
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
School denies admission to child over religion, 2 booked
Nagpur: An aided school's secretary and admission in-charge have been charged with hurting religious sentiments after allegedly refusing admission to a student from a particular religion in Standard VI. The offence was registered at Jaripatka police station on Thursday. School secretary Rajesh Lalwani and admission in-charge Simran Gyanchandani have been named as accused in the case under Section 299 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) by the Jaripatka police following a complaint from school headmistress Geeta Harwani. The TOI is in possession of the FIR. Sources said the complainant has also presented a voice recording to the police in which the boy from a particular religion was denied admission. Police will now send the voice sample for forensic analysis and examination. Senior inspector of Jaripatka police station Arun Kshirsagar said the accused are facing charges of hurting religious sentiments. "The concerned school is an aided institution and receives grants from the govt. In such a scenario, there cannot be any religious discrimination," said Kshirsagar, adding the section invoked was a cognizable one. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 장대한 콤보, 강력한 업그레이드, 끝없는 모험 레이드 섀도우 레전드 설치하기 Undo "We will issue notices in the case to the accused," said Kshirsagar. The complainants have also approached the Minority Commission. Panel chairperson Pyare Khan expressed shock at the manner in which the student was denied admission based on religion. "I too enquired into the case before taking the step. Two officials were sent to the school for verification, following which the offence was registered," said Khan, adding he intends to probe deeper. District child protection officer Mushtak Pathan, and child welfare committee member P Gaikwad also visited the school and inquired with the parents of the student who was denied admission on the basis of religion.
