Nitesh Narayan Rane
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Nitesh Narayan Rane , (born June 23 , 1982) is an India politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Before joining BJP in 2019, he was a member of the Indian National Congress. He is the son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane.
Quotes
[edit]- As per my information, Islam does not follow idol worship. Except for love jihad, I do not see any other reason behind Muslims participating in garba. They come to such events under false identity and harass our women.
- Proposing a ban on Muslims from Garba venues, as quoted in "Garba events turning into ‘love jihad’ hubs, claims BJP minister Nitesh Rane; backs VHP ID checks advisory". Live Mint. 23 September 2025.
- The ones wearing round caps and beards did not vote for me. I have become an MLA with the votes of Hindus. If I do not support Hindus, will I support those who speak Urdu?... They are green snakes... The DNA of Mumbai is Hindu.
- On Urdu speakers, as quoted in "'Green snakes, the ones wearing round caps': Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane makes controversial remark". Live Mint. 11 July 2025.
- Illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas staying here is a major security concern. It is an attempt to Islamise our society. Past experience shows this is a serious threat to Mumbai and the country. It is an attempt to take control of the city or the state.
- On illegal immigrants, as quoted in "Illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya migrants major security threat: Nitesh Rane". Business Standard. 30 January 2025.
- Kerala is mini Pakistan that is why Rahul Gandhi and his sister are elected from there. All terrorists vote for them. This is the truth, you can ask. They have become MPs after taking terrorists with them.
- On Kerala, as quoted in "Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane calls Kerala a ‘mini-Pak’, clarifies after backlash". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2024.
- Kerala is very much part of India. However, the decreasing population of Hindus is something everyone should worry about. The religious conversion of Hindus into Muslims and Christians has become an everyday thing there.
- Providing clarification on the earlier statement, as quoted in "Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane calls Kerala a ‘mini-Pak’, clarifies after backlash". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2024.
- Kerala is very much part of India. However, the decreasing population of Hindus is something everyone should worry about. The religious conversion of Hindus into Muslims and Christians has become an everyday thing there.
- On Kerala, as quoted in "Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane calls Kerala a ‘mini-Pak’, clarifies after backlash". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2024.
- I will be very clear with this. Villages that elect a sarpanch of my choice will receive funds from me. I don’t hide anything. I have been trained in the Narayan Rane School of Thought. Even if by mistake, there is a sarpanch elected, who is not of my choice, I will see to it that you don’t get a rupee from my funds. Consider this as a threat or anything you want.
- Threatening to withhold funds from villages that do not vote for his chosen candidates in Panchayat election, as quoted in "No vote, no funds, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane threatens villagers in Maharashtra". India Today. 12 December 2022.
