Union Minister Rane arrested for asking Uddhav to jump

Narayan Rane is the first Union Minister to be arrested in 20 years

Late night Mahad sessions court grants bail to Rane: Clashes between Shiv Sena-BJP workers across Maharashtra, including Mumbai

Police baton charge in front of Rane's bungalow

Mumbai: A case has been registered against Union Minister Narayan Rane for making an insulting statement that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray should be slapped under the ear. The arrest of Rane at Sangameshwar in Ratnagiri had caused a stir in political circles.

Meanwhile, Rane's bail application was rejected by a local court before his arrest. Hence, he went to the Mumbai High Court where he was also denied bail. Thus Rane did not get immediate relief. However he was granted bail late last night.

On the other hand, Rane's controversial statement led to clashes between Shiv Sena and BJP workers at various places across Maharashtra, including Mumbai. Police also had to carry a light baton charge near Rane's bungalow in Juhu. Meanwhile, five people and two policemen were injured. Controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over BJP's non-compliance with the Corona rule during the Jan Ashirwad Yatra.

About 42 cases have been registered with the police for the Union Minister's visit to Rane. During the visit, Rane visited the Samadhi of Shiv Sena supremo Bala Saheb Thackeray. The Shiv Sainiks then purified the place with milk and cow urine. Thus, the situation between the BJP and the Shiv Sena has become more tense in recent times.

On the other hand, criticizing Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray from his Independence Day speech, Rane spoke of slapping him under the ear. Due to which Shiv Sainiks were outraged. He agitated across the state. The BJP office in Nashik was stoned. Yuvasena activists chanted slogans outside Rane's bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai.

He tried to break into the bungalow by force. Police charged with each other in both party workers charged lightweight. There is talk of minor injuries to police and others. The Rane mall in Pune was badly damaged by stone pelting.

Rane protests were also held in Mira-Bhainder, Vasai, Virar, Nalasopara. Activists demanded registration of a case against Rane. In Tulinj near Nalasopara (East), Shiv Sainiks slapped Rane's photo and made obscene announcements. The Shiv Sainiks, who have become aggressive, said not to allow a single meeting of Rane in Vasai-Virar. Rane's photo was also blacked out in Miraroad.

Posters against Rane were put up in Dadar. Police removed the poster. But these posters went viral on social media. It used personal insulting words along with a photo of Rane. Attempts were made to burn the symbolic statue of Rane at Kanakavali. The police did not take the idol. At that time there was a scuffle between the police and Shiv Sainiks.

When Rane came to Bahadur Sheikh Naka from Valopethi in Chiplun, Shiv Sainiks made declarations against him. BJP workers also took to the streets. The police tried to persuade him. Shiv Sainiks blocked the road in Sangli. Police arrested the person who made the announcement by showing chickens in the main Patni Chowk in Washim.

Rane's symbolic funeral in Dhule was taken from the Shiv Sena office to the Municipal Corporation office. BJP workers also tried to throw stones and Shiv Sainiks tried to attack with sticks. In Jalna and Beed, the agitators also demanded an apology from Rane. Police have been beefed up at various places in Maharashtra to maintain law and order.

In Kalyan, agitated Shiv Sainiks pelted stones at the BJP office and smashed the glass. BJP workers were beaten. Late last night, the Mahad Sessions Court granted bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane late last night. He was produced in Mahad's court after Rane's arrest. And the court granted him bail.

The arrest of a legislator, MP or minister does not violate the constitutional provision

Mumbai: BJP Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Narayan Rane has been arrested for his remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Let's see what the legal provision says about the arrest of the Union Minister is a big deal.

Under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, violators of the law can be arrested by a state agency. All citizens of the country are bound to obey the law. Criminal proceedings cannot be instituted against persons holding constitutional positions like High Court and Supreme Court Judge, Governor, President, Election Commissioner, Chairman of UPSC.

But neither the minister nor the Union minister falls into the category of such privileges. Arresting them does not violate the constitutional provision. In Nashik, Shiv Sena leader Sudhakar Badgujar had lodged a complaint against Narayan Rane at the Mahad police station. In his complaint, Sudhakar said that Uddhav Thackeray is in the constitutional position of Chief Minister of the state. His insult is an insult to the entire state.

Rane said during the BJP's Jana Aashirwad Yatra that it was a shame that the Chief Minister did not know how many years had passed since independence. During the speech, he was seen asking the details behind this. I would slap loudly if I were there. Rane also knocked on the court door to avoid arrest, but the court refused to grant him immediate relief and asked him to follow proper procedure.