Maharashtra: Nana Patole’s name dragged into controversy in run-up to polls

Mumbai | Wednesday | 13th March, 2019

Summary:

Nana Patole, who is likely to be the Congress candidate for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency, found his name dragged into a controversy on Tuesday. AdvertisingAlongside rumours about Raut’s letter, a mail written by an unidentified “Dalit PhD scholar” was also circulated in the media. It’s a mischievous campaign in the media.”Meanwhile, Bharip Bahujan Mahasangh leader Prakash Ambedkar has refuted reports that he had issued any statement supporting or opposing Patole’s nomination. Patole belongs to the Kunbi community, which had allegedly led the charge against the Bhotmanges. I gather that some local organisations have issued the statement against him..