Congress MLA Nana Patole lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of "deceiving" their alliance partners after Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar confirmed that he will file nomination for Rajya Sabha election.
Maharashtra Member of Legislative Assembly Nana Patole has voiced concerns over the state government's handling of multiple crises, including significant crop damage for farmers due to the US-Iran-Israel conflict and a severe lack of teachers in Zilla Parishad and Municipality schools.
"Will Nabin also amplify former President J.P. Nadda's remarks that the BJP does not need the RSS? We congratulate him on his new role. Just like he is young as the national president. We should be getting a younger Prime Minister as well," he said.
"Tomorrow I am going to Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi. I am going there because there is a ban on entering that area, but we will go there and also hold a strong protest. The BJP Government has done an insult to Hindus. BJP people destroyed age-old heritage," he stated.
Ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections in 2026, Congress leader Nana Patole has alleged widespread pressure tactics and inducements in Maharashtra, claiming that the democratic process is being undermined.
"Anyone is free to compare anyone with anyone in this democratic India. The country's people see and understand these issues. The Congress party almost has no identity now. These are the people who filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court that Lord Ram was an imaginary personality," Shekha
Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday lashed out at critics over backlash to his statement comparing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi to Lord Ram, saying those who responded without understanding his statement have "lost their mental balance".
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday demanded an apology from Congress leader Nana Patole over his "indefensible and unacceptable" remarks comparing Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram.
Earlier on Wednesday, Nana Patole, addressing the question of Rahul Gandhi not visiting the Ram Temple, said that the Congress is doing the work of Lord Ram.
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Thursday called Maharashtra Congress MLA Nana Patole's remarks drawing comparison between Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Lord Ram a "grievous insult" to Hindu sentiments.
Congress leader Nana Patole on Friday criticised the Maharashtra government as it is set to implement the new Lokayukta Act, following the state's Legislature's approval of amendments suggested by the Centre, saying that efforts are underway to run the state from the Prime Minister's Offi
"Now is the time for them (the BJP and the central government) to answer. If our capital, Delhi, is not safe, 56 inches must answer for this. We do not want to play politics over this. Our concern is that our country is unsafe, and the central government is accountable for this," Nana Pat