A fresh political controversy erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad allegedly threatened a publisher over a book on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, claiming it disrespects the iconic Maratha ruler. The opposition Congress condemned the remarks as “open hooliganism” and demanded immediate action, reported PTI.

MLA objects to book, issues warning to publisher

The controversy centres around a biography authored decades ago by late communist leader Govind Pansare. The book, first published in 1988 by Lokvangmay Gruha, has been republished multiple times over the years.