'Ask Yediyurappa': Congress shows mirror to Fadnavis' "wearing bangles" remark at Sena

Maharashtra cabinet minister and Congress leader Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday opined that leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis made an irresponsible statement regarding Shiv Sena-led state government's 'silence' on AIMIM leader Waris Pathan's incendiary remark. Taking a jibe at Fadnavis he said that Fadnavis should ask Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa about matter as Waris Pathan incident took place in Karnataka.

"This is an irresponsible statement given by Devendra Fadnavis. He should ask same question to Chief Minister of Karnataka where statement was given," Shaikh said.

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Besides Yediyurappa, Congress leader also targeted Home Minister Amit Shah for ongoing violence in Delhi concerning amended Citizenship Law. "Fadnavis should ask same question to Union Home Minister Amit Shah that why has he t been able to control violence going on in Delhi," he added.

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Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena over party's silence on controversial remark by Waris Pathan. Fadnavis had also earlier demanded an apology from Pathan stating that that Hindu society is tolerant, but it is t weak.  BJP leader was addressing protestors at Azad Maidan where party launched a protest against Maharashtra government over issues related to farmers and women. Speaking at protest, former CM slammed Shiv Sena's silence and stated that party is "wearing bangles".

"Shiv Sena might be wearing bangles but we are t. If someone says something n he will be given an answer in same way. BJP has this much power," said Fadnavis.

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Earlier, a video had 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.

Pathan added that 'lionesses have made all sweat', referring to Shaheen Bagh-like protests. AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi who was in attendance at rally is seen covering his face in response to Pathan's communal remark.

"We have to 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," Pathan had said during an anti-CAA rally in Kalaburagi, Karnataka earlier in month.

(With ANI inputs)

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