Narayan Rane

The sons of former Union minister and BJP MP Narayan Rane are in a fierce face-off to retain power in the Kankavali Municipal Council in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg

The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the identification and direct involvement of the accused in the alleged offences.

A huge controversy erupted after Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane claimed that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were elected by "terrorists" in Kerala and called the state a "mini Pakistan".

The intervention application, filed by advocate Satish Maneshinde, seeks "summary dismissal" of Raut's plea as there is absence of material facts and particulars.

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UBT Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray pointed to the visual presence of Balasaheb Thackeray, his father and Shiv Sena founder, on campaign posters.

The bench heard the plea filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut, challenging BJP leader Narayan Rane's victory in the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency in Maharashtra, alleging that the win was secured through fraudulent means.

The Bombay High Court was hearing the plea filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut who accused Rane's son Nitesh Rane of threatening village heads in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg seat to ensure votes for his father during Lok Sabha elections.

BJP MLA Nitesh Rane was issued a non-bailable warrant against him for his continued non-appearance in a defamation complaint filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) Sanjay Raut. Nitesh Rane is the son of former Union Minister Narayan Rane.

The BJP is currently in a coalition with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by Ajit Pawar. 

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Vinayak Raut moved the Bombay High Court challenging the election of BJP leader Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency alleging that the MP and his campaign workers used "fraudulent means" to secure a win.

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Nitesh Rane had previously alleged that Salian's death was not a suicide or accident but a murder, implicating Shiv Sena UBT leader Aditya Thackeray's involvement in the alleged crime.

Maharashtra BJP leaders have either promised funds or threatened not to issue funds if voters do not ensure a higher margin for the party's candidates.

Among those acquitted include Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Desai and Ravindra Waikar, who recently joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The High Court directed Rane to appear before the Magistrate court on February 26, and said it will further hear his petition seeking cancellation of the NBW on February 27.

With the Bombay High Court judge saying "not before me", Nitesh Rane would have to approach another bench to seek relief against the NBW.

Union Minister Narayan Rane said he did not approve the Eknath Shinde-led government's decision to give all benefits enjoyed by the OBCs to the Marathas in Maharashtra till they get reservation. He alleged that it could create unrest in the state.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena has demanded the sacking of BJP leader and Union Minister Narayan Rane from the Narendra Modi-led Cabinet. The party also demanded an apology from the BJP ahead of the Ram Temple's inauguration event on January 22.