The Malwani Police in Mumbai have booked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitesh Rane for his alleged hate speeches in Malwani during the `Jan Aakrosh Rally` held on March 3 this year, an official said.

The Maharashtra Police informed the Bombay High Court on Tuesday that criminal cases have been registered against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speeches in Malwani, Mankhurd, and Ghatkopar areas of the city.