Satej Patil faces heat for remarks on shivaji Maharaj family..!?

Satej Patil, a congress MLA from maharashtra, has sparked widespread outrage for his derogatory remarks against Snusha madhurima Raje Chhatrapati of the Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj family. madhurima Raje had withdrawn her candidacy for the maharashtra assembly election 2024 from the Kolhapur North Constituency due to a rebel congress candidate, which intensified the controversy. Patil's comments were perceived as a personal attack on madhurima Raje and the entire Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj lineage, held in high esteem across Maharashtra. This incident highlights the significance of the Chhatrapati lineage in Maharashtra's politics, with two principal representative seats: Satara and Kolhapur.
The controversy surrounding Patil's comments isn't isolated, as other political figures like Sharad Pawar, uddhav thackeray, and sanjay raut have faced criticism for their statements regarding the Chhatrapati family. Pawar was criticized for comments during Yuvraj Sambhaji Raje Chhatrapati's rajya sabha appointment, while Raut stirred controversy by questioning documentation of shivaji Maharaj's descendants. The issue of encroachments on Vishalgad, a fort connected to Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj, has also sparked outrage, with Patil's opposition to clearing encroachments further aggravating the public. This underscores the sensitivity surrounding the Chhatrapati family's legacy, especially with the looming assembly elections. The widespread demand for Patil's apology reflects deep-seated reverence for Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj and his descendants, emphasizing the need for politicians to approach such matters sensitively.

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