Raigad, March 30 -- Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Sunday participated in a grand Ram Navami procession held in Oshiwara, Andheri, and made remarks comparing the observance of different religious festivals while reacting to incidents reported during the celebrations.

Speaking to reporters, Rane drew a comparison between Eid and Ram Navami, alleging differences in how the two occasions are conducted.

"I simply said that whenever the festival of Eid comes, no one from the Hindu community pelts stones or causes any trouble. But when the Ram Navami celebrations began, these people did not allow our saffron flag to be hoisted and threw stones at Ram devotees," he said.

He further added that if all religions are treated equally in the c...