Maharashtra Congress Chief Harshvardhan Sapkal Apologizes for Statement Comparing Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji
Pune, Maharashtra: The controversy surrounding a statement comparing Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has prompted Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal to issue a formal apology. Sapkal had reportedly highlighted similarities between the 18th-century ruler of Mysore and the Maratha king, sparking political uproar across the state.
Sapkal Clarifies His Intent
Harshvardhan Sapkal stated that he never intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments. He claimed that the BJP had deliberately twisted his remarks, presenting them out of context. “If my statement has hurt followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, I sincerely apologize. My intention was never to disrespect anyone’s sentiments,” Sapkal said.
Opposition from Hindu Organizations
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