During an event titled “Hinduncha Rupaya Hindunachh” organized by Hindu Hit Raksha Nashik, Nitesh Rane, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA, declared that “all religions are equal” would not be followed in a Hindu Rashtra and that Hindus would be given first preference. He referred to Muslims as “green snakes” and “jihadis,” called for restricting Muslim participation in markets and fairs, spread the conspiracy theory of “love jihad,” and claimed zakat funds various forms of “jihad.” He urged Hindus to only do business with other Hindus, claimed Muslims aim to turn India into a Muslim country by 2047, and stated: “If you buy anything from vidharmis or jihadis, you are funding jihad.” He also demanded a boycott of halal meat, spread the conspiracy theory of “thook jihad,” falsely claimed Muslim workers contaminate food and services, and called for the economic boycott of Muslims, urging the removal of Muslim stalls from religious fairs.