'I Have Stepped Into Mumbra': Nitesh Rane’s Kanwar Yatra Visit Triggers Political Row
Thane: A major political controversy has erupted following the participation of BJP leader Nitesh Rane in a Kanwar Yatra organised in Mumbra on Sunday. The annual religious procession, organised jointly by the Mumbreshwar Devi Temple and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), drew a large gathering of Lord Shiva devotees but quickly turned into a political flashpoint following Rane's visit and…
A political controversy erupted in Mumbra after BJP leader Nitesh Rane participated in an annual Kanwar Yatra organized in the area. The Hindu pilgrimage, jointly arranged by the Mumbreshwar Devi Temple and the Vishva Hindu Parishad, attracted a large number of Lord Shiva followers. However, the event took a political turn following Rane's visit and statements, prompting concerns over communal harmony.
AIMIM corporator and district president Saif Pathan formally requested a ban on Rane's entry to the Mumbra police, citing fears that his presence could disrupt local communal peace. Despite these concerns, Rane attended the procession as scheduled. Upon arrival, he declared, "I have stepped into Mumbra" and urged people to refer to the region as "Mumbra Devi" instead.
Rane emphasized that this is a Hindu Rashtra, and the Mumbra region will remain saffron under a pro-Hindutva government. He assured devotees that they should not be afraid, as he would personally support anyone facing threats. The 10-kilometre Yatra, held for the past eight years, started from the Gaushala at Mumbreshwar Temple and ended at the Khirkelewar Temple, where pilgrims performed the Jalabhishekar ritual to Lord Shiva.
Law enforcement authorities maintained a high level of vigilance throughout the process to ensure the safety of participants.
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