Saharanpur: A district-level leader in the Karni Sena has announced a reward of one lakh rupees for anyone slapping Shiv Sena politician Sanjay Raut.
Anita Pundir, the president of Karni Sena in Saharanpur, who backs Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut said, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Raut must apologise for insulting the filmstar.
She also announced a reward of one lakh rupees to anyone who slaps Raut with a shoe.
Pundir reiterated that if Maharashtra leaders refuse to apologise and compensate, the Karni Sena will break their houses, as they had demolised a property of the actress.
She also said her supporters will march to Maharashtra.
The Karni Sena on Tuesday burnt Raut's effigy during the protest at Shastri Chowk in Gorakhpur.
Another district president of Karni Sena, Devendra Singh had said, "Rajputs always supported women whenever they were disrespected and insulted. Sanjay Raut used unparliamentary language for Kangana ji which is very shameful and we condemn his shameful act."
"His language is very objectionable and we demand from the Maharashtra government and the Shiv Sena to take stern action against Sanjay Raut, failing which the Karni Sena will come on roads to fight for the respect of women," Singh added.
The Karni Sena, also known as Shri Rajput Karni Sena in Rajasthan, fights for caste-based quota for the Rajputs in government jobs and education sectors.
It was in the news recently for violent protests against the film 'Padmaavat' and 'Jodhaa Akbar', claiming they distorted Rajput history.
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(With inputs from agencies.)
