PTI. Bhujbal said, “Bhide's comments against Mahatma Gandhi are condemnable.
He has also made objectionable statements against Mahatma Phule. The government should arrest him." The opposition parties including the Congress, the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena (UBT) have accused the BJP of backing Bhide and going soft on him.
The minister said it remains to be seen if Bhide is making these statements due to “loss of intellect" or on behalf of someone. He also said some sections of society are supporting Bhide, which was an unfortunate development for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Maharashtra.
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