Maharashtra Minister Demands Action After Namaz at Govt Office, Calls India a 'Hindu Rashtra'

• Maharashtra Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane demanded strict action after a video of Namaz at Malegaon Municipal Corporation went viral.
• Rane stated, "This is a Hindu nation. No one is allowed to practice religion, preach, or carry out jihad in this way."
• He criticized the act as "theatrics" and suggested those wanting to do so should go to an Islamic country.
• Rane also called madrasas "breeding grounds for terrorists" and vowed to urge CM Devendra Fadnavis to shut them down.
• He cited a viral video from Sawantwadi showing a clergy member allegedly beating a student, questioning the need for Islamic schools.