Narayan Rane Viral Video: In a shocking incident, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane snatched away a microphone of a news reporter during his visit to Rajkot Fort on Wednesday, August 28. The incident happened when Rane reviewed the spot where a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had fallen. On Wednesday, Narayan Rane Viral Video footage shared by a Marathi news channel shows Rane overpowered by frustration towards the media.
Tensions Rise at Rajkot Fort
The situation was really tense at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg, as Rane supporters clashed with supporters of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray. Thackeray was also visiting the site of the statue collapse. Upon his arrival with his team, Rane with his supporters was already present, which further led to an exchange of slogans that turned the atmosphere heated between the two groups.
The trouble escalated over the day as Rane sought to publicly blame the police for allowing Thackeray’s supporters into the Fort despite the slot assigned for his visit. Rane, the sitting MP for Sindhudurg, charged the police with mishandling the situation and issued a stern warning. He asked how the team members of Thackeray were allowed inside and threatened to take revenge in case they incited his supporters.
Political Tensions in Maharashtra
Rane’s angst overflowed as he literally called on Thackeray’s supporters to attack him, threatening severe consequences, saying that if they did so, he would not remain a meek spectator. This included locking up and harming his opponents, which really raised the already hostile mood.
The confrontation is the latest manifestation of growing political tensions in Maharashtra, where high-profile leaders and their supporters clash in increasingly hostile confrontations. It was during the incident at Rajkot Fort that the real need for maintaining peace at politically sensitive public events came to light.