Nilesh Rane

Narayan Rane's political clout in Konkan will boost BJP, but can the party risk his tantrums?

It's believed that once Narayan Rane floats his own party, the BJP may induct it as part of the NDA fold, like it did with several other smaller regional parties in Maharashtra.

Narayan Rane quits Congress in open show of revolt, but lacked similar fire when Shiv Sena abandoned him in 2005

Narayan Rane had joined the Congress in 2005 after he was expelled from the Shiv Sena.

Discontent Congressman Narayan Rane meets BJP's Jaykumar Rawal, creates political buzz

The speculation that Narayan Rane may cross over to the ruling BJP resurfaced Sunday after the Maharashtra Tourism Minister and BJP MLA Jaykumar Rawal called on the sulking Congress leader in Ratnagiri.

Nilesh Rane quits as Maharashtra Congress gen secy, accuses Ashok Chavan of 'inaction'

Nilesh Rane quit as general secretary of Maharashtra Congress, accusing Ashok Chavan of "inaction" in appointing district president of Ratnagiri.

Former Congress MP Nilesh Rane arrested in case of assault on party worker

Former Congress MP Nilesh Rane was arrested on Friday by Chiplun police in connection with the case of alleged assault and kidnapping filed by a party worker, police said.

HC refuses pre-arrest bail to Nilesh Rane in case of assault; asks him to surrender

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday refused to grant pre-arrest bail to former Congress MP Nilesh Rane, son of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Narayan Rane, in a case of alleged assault and kidnapping filed by a party worker from Chiplun in Ratnagiri district.

Congress MP Nilesh Rane booked for assaulting, abducting local leader

Thane police registered a case of assault and abduction against former Congress MP Nilesh Rane, four others on Tuesday.

Mumbai: Nilesh Rane detained for poll code breach in Bandra by-election

Former Congress MP Nilesh Rane was on Saturday detained for alleged election code violation following complaints.

Supported BJP during its difficult days, says Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today said his party had supported BJP during its "difficult days" and as its situation is improving it will not "do anything wrong to us."