Former Amravati MP and BJP leader Navneet Rana had a narrow escape on Saturday after a ruckus erupted during her election campaign in Amravati's Daryapur Taluka.
According to reports, Navneet Rana was campaigning for BJP candidate Arun Bundile when her rally faced disruptions.
A video of the incident has surfaced online, showing chairs being thrown at Navneet Rana.
Maharashtra: In Amravati's Daryapur Taluka, BJP leader Navneet Rana's rally for candidate Arun Bundile faced disruptions. Outsiders attacked the meeting, throwing chairs and causing chaos. A police complaint was filed, and investigations to identify the culprits are underway pic.twitter.com/9ScvlmEYeQ
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Navneet escaped unhurt from the rally. However, a police complaint has been filed, and investigations to identify the culprits are underway.
According to reports, villagers attacked the meeting, throwing chairs and causing chaos.
Received Threat Last Month
In October, former MP Navneet Rana received a letter threatening her and demanding ₹10 crore. Following her complaint, the police registered a case and initiated an investigation.
The former Amravati MP reportedly received the letter via speed post from a person named Amir, who made the monetary demand. Rana's personal secretary, Vinod Guhe, lodged a formal complaint at the Rajapeth Police Station in Amravati, stating that the letter was handed over to an employee at Rana's residence on October 11.
What did police say?
"On Saturday night, some individuals caused a ruckus during Ramesh Bundile's meeting, targeting former MP Navneet Rana. A case was registered late at night based on her complaint. Further investigation is ongoing, and strict police arrangements have been made in the village. Citizens are urged to maintain peace." Wankhade said.
Amravati, Maharashtra: Following the FIR filed by BJP leader and former MP Navneet Kaur Rana after an attack on her, CDPO Rahul Gaikwad (Khallar) says, "On Saturday night, some individuals caused a ruckus during Ramesh Bundile's meeting, targeting former MP Navneet Rana. A case… pic.twitter.com/AAnjL9deGl
— IANS (@ians_india) November 17, 2024
Ex-MP gives police deadline for arrest
According to reports, Navneet Rana has given deadline to police to make arrests in conncection with the incident. “We have filed a complaint, and if no arrests are made soon, the entire Hindu community of Amravati will rally here,” she stated.
Describing the incident, she explained that their campaign in Khallar was peaceful until a group began making lewd gestures and chanting religious slogans. “When our supporters objected to their inappropriate language directed at me, they responded by throwing chairs,” she alleged.