'Insults To Shivaji Maharaj Won't Be Tolerated, Govt To Frame Strict Rules,' Says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the state government will frame strict rules to take stern action against those who insult national heroes and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

“Udayanraje Bhosale made some demands, including severe punishment, to those insulting the national heroes and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Such people should be thrown from the fort. But being a democracy, the government will formulate rules,” the CM said.

Bhosale urged the government to publish an official history of Shivaji Maharaj. He emphasised that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj dedicated his entire life to the people, established Swarajya, and introduced democratic ideals. However, he said, repeated insults to such a great historical figure are unacceptable, and there is a need for a strict, non-bailable law to prevent such disrespect.

The CM said the government will seek the Union Home Minister's help for the construction of a memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in New Delhi.

He further added that 12 forts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj have been nominated as world heritage.

“Now there will be a presentation on it in France. The government will go there. Quite hopeful that these forts will get world heritage status,” he stated.