Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Incidents at Marathi Literary Meet
At a big meeting about Marathi literature in Satara, a man named Sandip Jadhav tried to throw black stuff on Vinod Kulkarni, who was helping organize the event.
The police caught Jadhav, and he was upset because the government wasn't helping farmers with their loans.
Also, a famous author named Pradeep Kokare was not allowed to enter the meeting because he was wearing a black shirt.
The police said black clothes weren't allowed because the Chief Minister was there, and they were worried about protests.
Kokare thought this rule was silly and not fair.
A man named Sandip Jadhav was detained for attempting to blacken the face of Vinod Kulkarni, the working president of the organizing committee of the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.
The incident occurred at the venue of the literary meet in Satara on Saturday afternoon.
The literary meet began on Friday, January 3, 2024.
Jadhav was upset over the government not waiving farm loans, according to police.
Author Pradeep Kokare was stopped from entering the event for wearing a black shirt during the Chief Minister's visit, citing security protocols.
- Who
- Sandip Jadhav (attacker), Vinod Kulkarni (victim), Pradeep Kokare (restricted author)
- What
- Attempted to blacken the face of an organizer and restriction on black clothing
- When
- January 3, 2024 (Saturday afternoon)
- Where
- Satara, at the venue of the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
- Why
- Jadhav was upset over government not waiving farm loans; Kokare was restricted due to security protocol during CM's visit
Author's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Restriction on Black Clothing
Author's Perspective
Author Pradeep Kokare claims he was unfairly stopped from entering the event for wearing a black shirt, arguing that the restriction was not clearly communicated and is undemocratic.
Police's Perspective
Police stated that black clothing was restricted as a precautionary measure due to potential protests against the Chief Minister, citing security concerns.
- Event
- 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan
- Location
- Satara
- Date
- January 3, 2024
- Victim
- Vinod Kulkarni (Working President of Organizing Committee)
- Action
- Attempted to blacken face
- Perpetrator
- Sandip Jadhav
- Reason for Attack
- Upset over government not waiving farm loans
- Author Restricted
- Pradeep Kokare
- Reason for Restriction
- Wearing black shirt during CM's visit
Sources
Man held for trying to blacken face of organising committee member at Marathi literary meet
Author Pradeep Kokare Alleges He Was Barred From Marathi Sahitya Sammelan For Wearing Black Shirt During CM’s Visit
Man Detained For Attempting To Blacken Face Of Organising Committee Office-Bearer At Marathi Sahitya Sammelan In Satara
