Minister Narayan Rane Faces Arrest Over 'Slap Uddhav' Jab; BJP-Sena Clash

An FIR was filed in Nashik and the police have put out a warrant for the Union Minister Narayan Rane's arrest.

Workers of Maharashtra's ruling Shiv Sena and the opposition BJP clashed in Mumbai today over Union Minister Narayan Rane's comment on slapping Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for his "ignorance of the year of India's Independence". Narayan Rane faces an arrest warrant after a case filed by Sena workers. An FIR was filed in Nashik and the police have put out a warrant for the Union Minister's arrest. Some reports said a police team has left for Chiplun, where Mr Rane is believed to be at present. The comments have sparked protests by members of Mr Thackeray's Shiv Sena. A group of Sena workers were seen throwing stones at the BJP office in Nagpur this morning. The Sena says Mr Rane, a former leader of the party, has been looking to create trouble in the state and his remarks are a part of his strategy to cause tension.