Maharashtra govt to take action against AIMIM's Waris Pathan for '15 cr threat'

In a big development in AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan's '15 cr' controversy, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Saturday has assured that re will definitely be an inquiry into case while addressing a press conference in Nagpur. Earlier on Friday, an FIR has been filed against Pathan in Karnataka's Kalburgi where he had spoken at an anti-CAA rally. complaint has been filed by a private lawyer.

AIMIM's Waris Pathan makes hateful '15 cr vs 100 cr' threat, echoes Akbaruddin Owaisi

FIR against Waris Pathan

In FIR filed on Friday night, he has been accused under section 117 (Abetting commission of offence by public or by more than ten persons), section 153 (provocation with intent to cause riot) and Section 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, etc) of Indian Penal Code. Sources said that Pathan had been warned by his party but action was taken. All political parties - BJP, Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP have condemned his remark.

FIR filed against AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan over '15 crore' threat

Waris Pathan's '15 crore' threat

On Thursday, a video has surfaced showing AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan threatening '15 crore (Muslims) will be tough on 100 crores'. former Byculla MLA while addressing a rally in Karnataka's Gulbarga on February 15 said that one must snatch 'Azadi' if t given. He added that 'lionesses have made all sweat', referring to Shaheen Bagh-like protests. AIMIM chief Owaisi who was in attendance at rally is seen covering his face in response to Pathan's communal remark.

"We have take Azadi and that which is t given, must be snatched. y are saying that we have sent our sisters ahead (Shaheen bagh). Only our tigresses have come out and you are sweating. Just understand if all of us come toger n what will happen?," said Pathan adding, "We are 15 crores, but we are tough on 100 crores, remember that."

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Waris Pathan: 'Why apologise?'

Later, when confronted for making a communal remark, Pathan refused to apologise. He blamed BJP for making inflammatory comments. He insisted that he was last person to speak against country or any religion. Reasserting Muslims' claim over India, he alleged that BJP was trying to separate m from India. BJP and or residents of Byculla have std a protest against Pathan.

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