During a gathering, Maharashtra BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar made controversial remarks by asserting that individuals who criticise his party and government should recognise that they are receiving' clothes, shoes, mobile devices, benefits from schemes and financial assistance for sowing, all owing to us.

While speaking at an event focused on the 'Har Ghar Solar' scheme within his legislative constituency of Partur in Jalna district, central Maharashtra, the former state minister emphasised the welfare initiatives and developmental efforts undertaken by the BJP-led government. He further criticised opponents of his party, reported news agency PTI. 

A video capturing Lonikar's contentious comments emerged on social media on Thursday, provoking widespread criticism from opposition parties.