"BJP Openly Insulting Shivaji Maharaj": Sanjay Raut Targets Eknath Shinde

Sanjay Raut's remark came after the Maharashtra Governor triggered a controversy on Saturday by calling Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj an "old idol".

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray's faction) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday demanded the removal of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over an "old idol" remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He also demanded Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's resignation.

Speaking to the media, Mr Raut asked Mr Shinde if he has the "self-respect" that he had cited while rebelling against Uddhav Thackeray.

Mr Raut's remark came after Mr Koshyari triggered a controversy on Saturday by calling the Maratha ruler an "old idol".