In a big relief for Union Minister Narayan Rane, the Mahad Court granted bail to the BJP leader last night. Mr Rane was produced in the Mahad court after he was handed over to the Mahad police by the Ratnagiri police. Rane’s counsel Aniket Nikam argued that since the minister made the statement on a public platform hence there is no need of further investigation.
Earlier, Rane was arrested Tuesday over his comment on slapping Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for what he called his “ignorance of the year India won Independence”. He was granted bail hours later after he cited his health and argued that he was arrested without proper notice on “politically motivated” charges.
“Satyamev Jayate,” Mr Rane tweeted after getting bail.
The Union Minister’s lawyer said he will have to appear before the police on August 31 and September 13. The lawyer said if his voice sample is needed for police investigation, a notice will be given seven days in advance. “He has also been told not to do such a thing in future,” the lawyer said.