‘Maligning CM not right': Maharashtra minority panel chief questions Nitesh Rane's comments on Eid

Maharashtra Minority Commission chairperson Pyare Khan on Wednesday criticised state minister Nitesh Rane for his comments on Eid, reported ANI. Khan also claimed that Rane has been making remarks by quoting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ name, which was “not right”.

This came after Rane on Monday asked why environmentalists and animal activists were not appealing for Bakri Eid to be celebrated “virtually”, according to PTI.

Bakri Eid, also known as Eid-al-Adha, is a Muslim festival that commemorates the spirit of sacrifice. The festival entails the slaughtering of goats. It will be celebrated on Saturday.

On Wednesday, Khan said that “Muslims never comment on the festivals of other religions, but they celebrate every festival as their own”, ANI reported.

He added that Rane making statements by “quoting the chief minister’s name” and “maligning” him was not right.

Rane on Monday claimed that activists “selectively” and only targeted Hindu festivals like Holi and Diwali, reported PTI.

“Some people advise us not to use firecrackers or colours during our festivals citing environmental concerns,” PTI quoted the BJP leader as having said. “Where have they gone now? Why is there no call for virtual celebration [not involving animal sacrifice] of Bakri Eid? Where are those animal lovers who appeal for virtual celebrations of festivals like Holi or Diwali.”

He also said that India did...

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