Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized on Sunday that Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange should refrain from testing the patience of his government, especially after making unsubstantiated allegations against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Taking a dig at Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Shinde responded to Jarange's remarks while addressing the situation in Antarwali Sarati earlier in the day.
Jarange had accused Fadnavis of attempting to harm him and claimed there was an alleged poisoning attempt through saline, although he provided no further details.
Shinde cautioned against those repeatedly protesting against the government, urging them to avoid creating disturbances in law and order. He expressed skepticism about Jarange's statements, likening them to the rhetoric often used by Pawar and Thackeray.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Maharashtra legislature session, Shinde stated that appropriate legal action would be taken regarding Jarange's aggressive stance and use of profanity.
He hinted at an ongoing conspiracy, assuring that it would be unveiled in due course.
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Fadnavis asserted that the state government is aware of the individuals involved with Jarange's activities, promising that more information would surface when the time is right.
Regarding Jarange's intention to march to Mumbai and protest in front of Fadnavis' residence, Fadnavis clarified that it's his official abode and open to anyone with legitimate business.
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