'Send it to Yediyurappa': Nawab Malik hits back at Fadnavis over 'bangle' remark on Sena

Hitting out at former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over his 'bangle' remark on Shiv Sena, Senior NCP leader Nawab Malik on Monday asked him to send bangles to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa instead. 

This comes after Fadnavis on Tuesday slammed Shiv Sena's silence over Waris Pathan's '15 Cr Vs 100 Cr' remark and stated that party is "wearing bangles". Earlier in a rally in Karnataka, a video had surfaced showing AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan threatening '15 crore (Muslims) will be tough on 100 crores'.

Speaking to ANI, Malik asked Fadnavis to send bangles to Karnatak Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, citing his inaction as communal speech took place in Karnataka.

"Fadnavis asked Uddhav Thackeray to wear bangles. I am asking him to send bangles to Yediyurappa. Waris Pathan gave communal speech in Karnataka and it is ir responsibility to register a case against him and take action. But action has been taken by m," said Nawab Malik. 

READ: Fadnavis demands apology from Waris Pathan, says "Hindu society is tolerant but t weak"

Fadnavis Slams Shiv Sena Over Stoic Silence On Pathan's Remark

BJP leader was addressing protestors at Azad Maidan in Mumbai where party launched protest against Maharashtra government over issues related to farmers and women. Speaking at protest, former CM of Maharashtra 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," Fadnavis had said.

READ: Case filed against Waris Pathan, Giriraj Singh for controversial statements in Bihar court

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 it's t given to m.

Pathan added that 'lionesses have made all sweat', referring to Shaheen Bagh-like protests. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi who was in attendance at rally was 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."

READ: AIMIM's Waris Pathan retracts '15 cr vs 100 cr' remark, refuses to tender apology

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