Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Maharashtra CM Rebukes BJP MLA Over Controversial Comments
A politician named Babanrao Lonikar made some comments suggesting the government gives people everything.
Other politicians and the CM of Maharashtra disagreed with these comments.
They said leaders should be servants of the people.
Some people criticized Lonikar, and now the CM has told him that his comments are wrong.
The CM said leaders don't own the people.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis rebuked BJP MLA Lonikar for controversial comments.
Lonikar stated the government provided clothes, money, and other support.
The remarks were criticized by the opposition as undemocratic.
CM Fadnavis emphasized public service, stating leaders are servants of the people.
Opposition figures demanded an apology or suspension for Lonikar.
- Who
- CM Devendra Fadnavis, BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar.
- What
- Rebuking of BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar for comments to farmers.
- When
- Reported on Monday.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- Lonikar's remarks were seen as offensive and sparked controversy.
Lonikar's Comments
Opposition's View
Public Service
Lonikar's Comments
Government provides essential support and resources.
Opposition's View
Leaders are servants and do not own the people.
- Politician
- Babanrao Lonikar
- Political Party
- BJP
- Position
- MLA
- Critic
- Ambadas Danve
- Chief Minister
- Devendra Fadnavis
Sources
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