'Names of people who lived for others are etched in the mind', Riteish Deshmukh's response to BJP leaders' statement

Riteish Deshmukh On BJP State President Ravindra Chavan: A major controversy has arisen due to a statement made by BJP State President Ravindra Chavan while speaking at a campaign rally in Latur. It is alleged that he said the memories of Vilasrao Deshmukh will end from Latur, and there are strong reactions to this statement.

The Congress party has condemned this statement and demanded that Chavan issue a public apology. MLA Amit Deshmukh also stated that this statement is not befitting the culture of Maharashtra. Actor Riteish Deshmukh also reacted by saying that a name cannot be erased from the people's minds.

After the controversy escalated, Ravindra Chavan issued a clarification, expressing regret if anyone's feelings were hurt. He stated that the statement was made on the issue of development and should not be interpreted differently. Meanwhile, senior political leaders in Latur have also expressed displeasure over this statement, and this issue has now become a topic of discussion across the state.