PUNE: The Punyeshwar temple issue has come to the fore in the city. Recently, a morcha was taken out on behalf of BJP and party MLA Nitesh Rane made a demand that the construction in the dargah on the premises of the temple should be demolished. “If we enter inside, the officials will have a tough time and will get confused about the exit routes. We would not send a love letter to the municipal commissioner. We will only announce the date. Be prepared to create history,” Rane had said. “My boss is in the Sagar bungalow and I will not face problems even if I do anything,” were the provocative remarks made by Rane in the speech.
BJP Vice-President Sanjay Kakade has criticised Nitesh Rane for making such a speech. Kakade said that Nitesh Rane’s remarks were childish and devoid of logic.
“If Nitesh Rane is talking about violence, I strongly protest against his remarks. Civic officials will take necessary action against illegal constructions. We will request the officials and if it can be done legally, then they will do it. Even if anyone says anything, Devendra Fadnavis will never support any wrong step or action. It is wrong for Nitesh Rane to say that Fadnavis will support him. His remarks are childish and lack logic,” Kakade said.
“I am going to listen to the remarks made by Rane. If it is wrong, I will write a letter to party leaders. His remarks are maligning the image of the party. If Rane has spoken about resorting to violence, I have protested against it. We don’t have any ill-feelings towards the administrator of the PMC. Hence, our party will accept the right decision taken by the administrator,” Kakade added.
