On 2nd September, propagandist and co-founder of Alt News, Mohammed Zubair, painted a target on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitesh Rane after he reacted to ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ slogans across the state by Jihandis against Ramgiri Maharaj. Apart from Zubair, several other left-liberals joined the caravan against Rane.
In a post on X, Zubair wrote, “In poll-bound Maharashtra, BJP MLA Nitesh Rane says ‘Tumhare Masjidon Ke Andar Aake Chun Chun Kar Marenge’ (We will come inside your mosques and kill them one by one). This is not the first time but there have been several such Anti-Muslim hate speeches by him in the past. There have been multiple FIRs against him in the past but he continues to give hate speeches and genocidal threats to Muslims because he knows Prime Minister@narendramodi and Senior BJP members are by his side. PM Narendra Modis Sabka sath sabka vikas sabka vishwas is nothing but lip service.”
Tagging Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, he wrote, “An MLA of your alliance partners is continuing to threaten the Minority Muslim community. For how long will you keep turning a blind eye and ignoring such speeches.” He also tagged several leaders from the opposition parties and urged them to take note of what Rane said.
Left-liberals gathered against Nitesh Rane
Other left-liberals on social media who pose as journalists, activists and more, also came running to attack Nitesh Rane. Rajdeep Sardesai, whose former journalist wife was sent to Rajya Sabha by TMC, said, “Story that caught the eye: Most brazen hate and incitement to violence speech imaginable by BJP MLA Nitesh Rane in Ahmednagar. Two FIRs filed. His place is not in assembly but in jail. Where does this impunity to say whatever you will come from?” He ended the post with an “angry” emoji.
Story that caught the eye: Most brazen hate and incitement to violence speech imaginable by BJP MLA Nitesh Rane in Ahmednagar. Two FIRs filed. His place is not in assembly but in jail. Where does this impunity to say whatever you will come from? 😡 pic.twitter.com/V8lK1LodnH
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 2, 2024
Fake news peddler Zakir Ali Tyagi wrote in Hindi, “Complaints were being made against Nitesh Rane, who had threatened to kill Muslims, to his former Chief Minister and current MP father Narayan Rane to make his son understand, but a video of the father also surfaced this week in which he is talking about driving out and killing Muslims!”
मुस्लिमों को मारने की धमकी देने वाले नितेश राणे की शिकायत उसके पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री व वर्तमान सांसद बाप नारायण राणे से की जा रही थी कि अपने बेटे को समझाए, लेकिन बाप की भी इसी हफ़्ते की वीडियो सामने आ गई जिसमें वो मुस्लिमों को निकालकर मारने की बात कर रहा है!pic.twitter.com/loTfX956c3
— Zakir Ali Tyagi (@ZakirAliTyagi) September 3, 2024
A social media handle Inspiretrail wrote, “BJP MLA Nitesh Rane. He is seen openly talking about entering mosques and selectively killing Muslims… Is there no provision for any legal action against them? If so, why is no action taken? Is BJP giving full support to people like these?” in a post in Hindi on X.
Must Retweet ⚠️
— Inspiretrail (@_inspiretrail_) September 2, 2024
BJP विधायक नितेश राणे
मुसलमानों को मस्जिदों में घुसकर चुन चुन कर मारने कि खुलेआम बातें करता दिख रहा है…
क्या इनपर किसी तरह कि क़ानूनी कार्रवाई का प्रावधान नहीं?
अगर है तो कार्रवाई क्यों नहीं होती?
क्या BJP ने इन जैसों को पूरा समर्थन दें रखा है?… pic.twitter.com/mlLoSz2PLn
Al Jazeera journalist Wajid Khan wrote, “This BJP MLA Nitish Rane has threatened Muslims that he will enter mosques and massacre them. Keep writing with me until this culprit is arrested.”
भाजपा के इस बोने विधायक नीतीश राणा ने मुसलमानों को धमकी दी है की वह मस्जिदों में घुस कर मुसलमानो को क़त्लेआम करेंगे .
— Wajidkhan (@realwajidkhan) September 2, 2024
जब तक इस मलून की गिरफ़्तारी नहीं हो जाती तब तक मेरे साथ लिखते रहिये . #ArrestNitishRana pic.twitter.com/9oRWYjhVJZ
Nitish Rane warned Islamists of reciprocating action if Ramgiri Maharaj is harmed
Zubair post on social media came after Nitesh Rane said in a public meeting, “We will enter your mosques and hit you one by one. Keep this in mind.” BJP has distanced itself from the statement.
महाराष्ट्र के दबंग भाजपा विधायक तथा हमारे भाई @NiteshNRane की Gहादीयो को खुली चुनौती।
— Kajal HINDUsthani (@kajal_jaihind) September 2, 2024
अगर हमारे राम गिरी महाराज को कुछ किया तो घुस कर मारेंगे।
हम नीतेश भाई का पूर्ण समर्थन करते है।#ISupportNiteshRane pic.twitter.com/AkympycKxV
Islamists ignore the action, but outrage against the response
Interestingly, those who attacked Nitesh Rane were silent when “Sar Tan Se Juda” slogans were being raised against Ramgiri Maharaj across country. X user jxh45 made a thread of such slogans being raised against Ramgiri Maharaj. In a post, the user wrote, “Mohammed Zubair, Rajdeep Sardesai and many others, are misleading without giving context to BJP MLA Nitish Rane speech in Ahmednagar. Islamists & Maulvis have been openly making hate speeches & behe@dings, since last one month – most of which is ignored by media.”
Mohammed Zubair, Rajdeep Sardesai and many others, are misleading without giving context to BJP MLA Nitish Rane speech in Ahmednagar.
— . (@jxh45) September 2, 2024
Islamists & Maulvis have been openly making hate speeches & behe@dings, since last one month – most of which is ignored by media.
Thread:🧵 pic.twitter.com/OKfg0FaCsZ
On 23rd August, several hundred Islamists gathered outside Pune Collector’s office and raised STSJ slogans.
Yesterday, hundreds had assembled outside Pune Collector's office.
— . (@jxh45) August 24, 2024
During the protest, Muslim mobs chanted violent slogans "Sar tan se juda", calling for béhead!ng for blasphemers.
Please take immediate action, against the mob. @PuneCityPolice, @CPPuneCity pic.twitter.com/OvMMJBZBLg
On 23rd August, similar slogans were raised by Muslim mob in Nagpur.
Video not from outside Pakistan's Supreme Court, but in Nagpur.
— . (@jxh45) August 24, 2024
Muslim mobs chanted "Gustakh nabi ki ek hi saza, Ramgiri Maharaj ki ek hi saza", even as school bus & traffic passes through.
In another video, mobs were seen chanting STSJ slogans outside Pune collector office. pic.twitter.com/XTYuEreRvK
On 18th August, young Islamists raised STSJ slogans in Mumbra.
#Ramgiri Maharaj Ki #Giraftaari Ki Maang Saikdon Yuva Sadak Par #MUMBRA pic.twitter.com/bEsJBlBpCi
— Gallinews.com (@gallinews) August 19, 2024
Sar Tan Se Juda slogans were raised in Bagalkot as well. A video was shared on 30th August by the X user.
Here is evidence of Bagalgote Police casually standing by, as Muslim mobs called for b*heading for blasphemers, and chanted – "Sar tan se juda".
— . (@jxh45) August 30, 2024
Has Karnataka CM given free hand, to such radical elements?@SpBagalkote, @DgpKarnataka, @KarnatakaCops pic.twitter.com/HwxYmmUIR1
On 1st September, another video of a Maulana threatening violence against Hindus in Bagalkot, Karnataka was share.
Mohabbat ki dukaan?
— . (@jxh45) September 1, 2024
Maulana threatens violence against Hindus, in Karnataka's Bagalkot.
Maulana also demanded public hanging of blasphemers, under a new law. pic.twitter.com/JFlNW8UXTO
Congress leader Abdul Hameed Mushrif dogwhistled for violence against so-called ‘blasphemy.’
Here is Congress leader Abdul Hameed Mushrif onstage dogwhistling for violence against blasphemers, in Bagalgote.
— . (@jxh45) August 30, 2024
He was Congress' MLA candidate in 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections. pic.twitter.com/TbJOy2iKLv
On 21st August, thousands of Islamists chanted STSJ slogans against Ramgiri Maharaj.
Karnataka: Thousands protested in Police presence, on 21st Aug. in Kudachi – with "Sar tan se juda" slogans.
— . (@jxh45) August 28, 2024
And threats were issued "Islam zinda hai… abhi Karbala ka akhri maidan baki hai".
The organizers claimed their women were purposely rapéd & changes in Quran were made. pic.twitter.com/Fsi0HawraF
Similar slogans were raised in Belagavi, Karnataka by the organisers of protests against Ramgiri Maharaj.
Visuals from Athani and Bailhongal towns, in Karnataka's Belagavi.
— . (@jxh45) August 28, 2024
Organizers openly chanting "Sar Tan De Juda" slogans in Police and media presence. pic.twitter.com/ivqxyATU1U
In the third week of August, a speaker at Islamist protest called for the murdering Ramgiri Maharaj in Khanapur town of Karnataka’s Belagavi outside local police station/collector’s office.
Speech from last week's rally in Khanapur town, in Karnataka's Belagavi.
— . (@jxh45) August 28, 2024
The speech was outside local Police station/collector's office.
The organizers said – "Is mulk ke Musalman maaf nahi karenge, hum sab ki zimmedari hai, ki humkumat ki zariya se isse maut ke ghat utarenge". pic.twitter.com/y9aHgou4a2
Even children were brainwashed to abuse Ramgiri Maharaj.
Local news channel in Karnataka's Bidar has posted this video of protest rally last week, of a 5-6 yr old child, without blurring.
— . (@jxh45) August 28, 2024
His guardian asks – where are you going?
The child answers – "Police ke pass, woh buddha Allah ko gaali diya, unko Jail me le jake, marna hai". pic.twitter.com/KNJtkKlSgb
In another video shared by the X user, Maulana Sajjad Hussain Ashrafi was seen allegedly threatening Hindus in Mudhol city of Karnataka.
Maulana Sajjad Hussain Ashrafi allegedly threatened Hndus, in Karnataka's Mudhol city.
— . (@jxh45) August 31, 2024
Maulana allegedly said – "A Mujahid had said in a Parliament – they're 80,000, or 80 lakhs, or 80 crores; if it comes to Prophet, we will keep them at our feet".@SpBagalkote, @DgpKarnataka pic.twitter.com/EC8nj2M8Yr
In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, Islamists raised STSJ slogans.
Open rallies to impose Sharia held in Karnataka's Kalaburagi (Gulbarga).
— . (@jxh45) September 2, 2024
Muslim mobs chanted: "Gustakh nabi ki ek hi saaza, phasi ki saaza"…
Kalaburagi is known to be stronghold of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge; his son-in-law and son, are MP and MLAs from that place. pic.twitter.com/QLI2afv8An
In Thakurganj, Bihar, a Maulana threatened Hindus and instigated violence against “blasphemers”. Hundreds of children were also part of this protest rally.
Maulana onstage threatens and instigates violence against blasphemers, in Bihar's Thakurganj – even as hundreds of children were seen in the rally.
— . (@jxh45) September 2, 2024
Slogans like "Sar tan se juda, gustakh ko phasi do" were also raised.pic.twitter.com/y5EhHBcZ3T
Young Islamists were seen raising STSJ slogans in Takurganj, Bihar.
Hundreds of children seen in the Bihar's Thakurganj protest rally, even as open calls for beheádings were made.
— . (@jxh45) September 2, 2024
Respected @NCPCR_ @KanoongoPriyank @DM_Kishanganj @bihar_police
Sir please take suomoto action. FIR needs to be lodged against the organisers. pic.twitter.com/OMGwJHpoAV
In Uttarakhand, a Maulvi was seen calling for murdering those who disrespect the Prophet.
हरिद्वार में धर्म संसद पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट संज्ञान लेता तो आखिर देहरादून में भड़काऊं बयान पर पुलिस कब कार्रवाई करेगी?
— Pyara Uttarakhand प्यारा उत्तराखंड (@PyaraUKofficial) August 25, 2024
खुलेआम धमकी 😱#Uttarakhand https://t.co/GcTAA8QvVG pic.twitter.com/l6JlxCtorC
Similar inflammatory speech was given in Bundi, Rajasthan.
#protest #ramgiri #arest #huzur
— R.D Ansari (@RDAnsar10303045) August 23, 2024
बूंदी जिले में रामगिरि बाबा के खिलाफ ज्ञापन pic.twitter.com/CufzsK3pMW
Nitesh Rane reacted to FIRs against him
After two FIRs were filed against him for his “provocative” remarks in Ahmednagar, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane has questioned the action, saying, “Why Hindu community being threatened?”
According to police, two cases were registered against Rane for provocative speeches on two different occasions in Srirampur and Topkhana police jurisdiction of Ahmednagar district on Sunday. Nitesh Rane made the remarks during the Sakal Hindu Samaj agitation in Ahmednagar. “The Constitution and police should do their job. Why is the Hindu community being threatened? If they (Muslims) can talk in threatening language, then we can also do the same. I can show you 10 to 15 YouTube channels that have openly threatened Ramgiri Maharaj and openly propagated hate against the Hindus. Yesterday my statement about being a Hindu Gabbar Singh, is to tell the Hindu community not to be scared of anyone,” he told ANI on Monday.
Rane said that he came out in support of Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj. “Yesterday (Sunday), I was in Ahilyanagar and Srirampur. We came out there in support of Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj. There was nothing new in the statement given by him. Ten Muslim scholars have already mentioned the fact that Ramgiri Maharaj said,” he said on Monday. Further, he added that all those who have been supporting Ramgiri Maharaj have been getting death threats.
“Whoever is supporting Ramgiri Maharaj and putting in on their social media status are getting death threats. In Pune, last week, during a rally against Ramgiri Maharaj, slogans of ‘Sar Tan se juda’ were given. They can say this, but if we come out in support of the Hindu community in the same language, why are we questioned?” he added.
What did Ramgiri Maharaj say?
The outrage of the Muslim groups has been against the alleged derogatory remarks made by the Hindu spiritual leader Ramgiri Maharaj who explained various significant verses from ancient holy Hindu scriptures and urged his followers to lead a righteous life. Saint Ramgiri Maharaj during a sermon in Panchale village of Nashik’s Sinnar region on Friday, 16th August, allegedly passed derogatory comments on Prophet Mohammed, enraging the entire Muslim community who since then been demanding ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ (death) punishment against the Hindu leader.
The video of what Ramgiri Maharaj said is making rounds on social media. The Hindu saint during the sermon indicated that several Islamists have disrespected women in the past because of the religious doctrine they follow. The remarks sparked wide outrage in several districts of Maharashtra including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nashik, Mumbai, and Pune with several Islamist leaders and organizations filing FIRs against Ramgiri Maharaj for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims.
Muhammed Zubair doing same to Rane what he did to Nupur Sharma
Not to forget, former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma was also made a scapegoat for Islamist propaganda against Hindus similarly by Mohammed Zubair as he has done this time with Nitesh Rane. In May 2022, Zubair intentionally trimmed a clip of Nupur Sharma from a debate she had participated in on Times Now. He presented it as if Nupur was targeting Islam. Notably, he did not show any hateful comments that the co-panellist Tasleem Rehmani made during the debate insulting Bhagwan Shiv that irked Nupur.
As a result, she was declared a ‘blasphemer’ and several Islamist outfits, including Taliban and Al Qaeda, issued inflammatory statements against her calling for her death. Several Maulvis also issued statements against Nupur making it life life-threatening situation for her. Zubair did not stop there. He spread disinformation about what she said during the debate on an international level leading to statements being issued by Qatar and several Islamic organisations.
Sadly, the BJP distanced itself from Nupur Sharma and suspended her. During that period and later protests broke out across the country. The Islamist mobs chose violence to express their anger leading to the destruction of public and private properties. The hate towards Hindus and Nupur Sharma was to the extent that Hindu tailor Kanhaiya Lal and Hindu businessman Umesh Kolhe were brutally murdered by Islamists merely for supporting Nupur on social media posts. Even after two years, Nupur Sharma has hardly made any public appearances. She has to move with extreme caution under tight security to ensure her life is safe. On the other hand, Taslim Rehmani, who provoked Sharma by insulting Bhagwan Shiv, is roaming free and appearing in debates freely and happily without facing any consequences.
The case of Mahashay Rajpal
Targeting non-Muslims over statements made against Islam is not a new phenomenon; it has been occurring for decades. Historical records indicate that this was the reason Mahashay Rajpal was killed for publishing “Rangeela Rasool” in the 1920s.
Mahashay Rajpal, who published “Rangeela Rasool,” was ultimately assassinated for his actions. It is often said that he was killed for publishing a satirical work on Prophet Muhammad called “Rangeela Rasool.” However, rarely it is talked about why he chose to publish the book in the first place. In 1923, Muslims published two particularly offensive books against Hindus: “Krishna Teri Geeta Jalani Padegi,” which used derogatory and vulgar language against Shri Krishna and other Hindu deities, and “Uniseevi Sadi Ka Maharshi,” which contained derogatory remarks about Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati (incidentally written by an Ahmadi).
In response to this provocation by Islamists, Pandit Chamupati Lal, a close friend of Mahashay Rajpal, wrote a short biography of the Islamic Prophet, Mohammed. “Rangeela Rasool” was a short pamphlet that satirized the life of the Prophet of Islam. Pandit Chamupati made Mahashay Rajpal promise that he would never reveal the author’s name—aware of the potential consequences. The book was anonymously published under the name “Doodh Ka Doodh Aur Pani Ka Pani,” enraging Muslims.
Staying true to his values of one-sided brotherhood, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi condemned “Rangeela Rasool” in his magazine “Young India.” While Gandhi ignored the provocation by Muslims, the colonial government banned the book by the end of June 1924. The Muslim community, partly emboldened by MK Gandhi’s endorsement of their rhetoric of “hurt sentiments” and the whitewashing of the provocation against Hindus, filed multiple cases against the book under Section 153A. In May 1927, Mahashay Rajpal was acquitted of all charges, with the court observing that commentary based on facts about historical figures, including the Prophet of Islam, could not be said to promote enmity between groups. As soon as the verdict was delivered, Muslim mobs erupted in fury. They rioted and demanded the death of Mahashay Rajpal, chanting that his murder was acceptable because, under Sharia law, the punishment for blasphemy is death.
To placate the mobs, Section 295A was passed, and in the same year, there were two unsuccessful attempts on Mahashay Rajpal’s life.
On 6th April 1929, a 19-year-old carpenter named Ilm-ud-Din stabbed Mahashay Rajpal eight times in the chest while he was seated on the outer verandah of his shop. Though he was pressured to reveal the name of the author, Pandit Chamupati Lal, during the court proceedings, he refused and did not tell anyone who wrote the piece. He paid the ultimate price for this—publishing the book despite his acquittal and despite Muslims securing a special law to protect their fragile sentiments.
Let it be Nitesh Rane, Nupur Sharma or Mahashay Rajpal, the series of events are the same. Violent, derogatory and even open slogans for murder are raised by the Islamic mobs are ignored by the likes of Mohammad Zubair and the Leftist media, but any statement declaring retaliation or warning is declared a crime.
