Congress Seeks Action Over Right-Wing Leader's Remarks On Mahatma Gandhi

Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Balasaheb Thorat on Friday demanded strict action against right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide for his alleged derogatory remarks on Mahatma Gandhi.

Bhide, speaking at an event in eastern Maharashtra's Amravati district on Thursday, reportedly made certain controversial references about Mahatma Gandhi's family.

Speaking in the Assembly, Mr Thorat said recent comments of Bhide were shameful and asked the Maharashtra government to make a statement in the House on action taken against him.