The political landscape in India has become increasingly contentious as Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde faction has demanded a public apology from Karnataka Congress Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao for his controversial remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Rao’s comments about the revered freedom fighter have sparked outrage among Shiv Sena members, who argue that such statements are disrespectful to Savarkar’s contributions to the Indian independence movement. Shiv Sena has warned that if Rao does not retract his remarks within 24 hours, he will be barred from entering Maharashtra, a state where Savarkar holds immense cultural and historical significance. This incident has fueled an ongoing political battle over historical narratives and ideological divides within Indian politics.
