Maharastra: BJP's Devendra Fadnavis slams Shiv Sena over stoic silence on Pathan's remark

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena over party's silence on  controversial remark by AIMIM leader Waris Pathan. This comes at backdrop of contentious remark by Waris Pathan, where he said,  "Time has w come for us to unite and achieve freedom. Remember we are 15 crores but can dominate over 100 crores." 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.

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

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Waris Pathan's '15 crore' threat

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 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."

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