Hanuman Chalisa controversy: Maharashtra government may challenge bail of Rana couple for violating release conditions

The Maharashtra government is likely to file a contempt of court petition against MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana, who were recently granted bail in a sedition case for violating the conditions of a bail order.

The Rana is likely to file a contempt of court petition against the couple, citing violation of a bail condition by the public prosecutor. The court had said, “The accused will not address the press on any subject related to the Hanuman Chalisa recitation case.”

Despite this condition in the bail order, MP Navneet Rana spoke to the media after coming out of Lilavati Hospital. “I challenge Uddhav Thackeray to contest from any constituency and I will fight against you and show you what Nari Shakti is,” she said.

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“I want to ask the Thackeray government what mistake I did for which I was punished. I want to ask if reciting Hanuman Chalisa is a crime, then I will go to jail not just for 14 days but for 14 years. I’m ready,” he added.

The Amravati MP was admitted to the hospital soon after she was released from the Byculla jail. He complained of high BP, chest pain and body pain. His lawyers had earlier complained that he was not being allowed to investigate and if his condition deteriorated, the state would be responsible for his condition.

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At present, BJP leader Ram Kadam is present at their residence to meet the couple. Earlier on Saturday, former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis met Amaravati MP Navneet Rana at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai.

Rana was arrested for trying to incite communal violence by reciting Hanuman Chalisa in front of CM Uddhav Thackeray’s residence. He was granted bail by a Mumbai court on May 4.

The court warned the couple against tampering with evidence and also prohibited them from speaking to the media about the matter. The breach of these conditions will result in cancellation of bail.

Apart from sedition, they are charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code for promoting enmity between different groups, criminal act by a group with common intention, disobeying orders to maintain law and order and discharging duty to a public servant. was charged with assault to prevent