Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Author Summoned by Inquiry Panel Over Novel 'Sambhaji'
A commission investigating violence in Koregaon Bhima has asked author Vishwas Patil to answer questions about his book, 'Sambhaji.'
The book discusses the last rites of a historical figure, Sambhaji Maharaj, and some people disagree with the information in it.
The commission wants to know if the book's version of events is correct.
The author has received legal notice and is responding to clarify any factual inaccuracies.
He has stated that he is ready to correct and apologize if errors exist.
The controversy relates to differing historical claims and potential offense.
The Koregaon Bhima Commission summoned author Vishwas Patil.
The summons concerns Patil's novel 'Sambhaji', related to the Maratha ruler.
Advocate Mangesh Deshmukh alleged the novel contains unhistorical information.
The outfit Sambhaji Brigade issued a legal notice, claiming the book defames Sambhaji Maharaj.
Patil plans to verify the facts and correct errors if necessary.
- Who
- Author Vishwas Patil and the Koregaon Bhima Commission
- What
- The Commission summoned Vishwas Patil regarding his novel 'Sambhaji'.
- When
- The summons relate to the content of his book, with a potential hearing in late October.
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To examine content about the last rites of Sambhaji Maharaj, potentially connected to the Koregaon Bhima violence.
- Subject
- Vishwas Patil's novel 'Sambhaji'
- Commission
- Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry
- Reason for Summons
- Alleged unhistorical information
- Controversial Content
- Last rites of Sambhaji Maharaj
- Author's Response
- Willing to correct and apologize if errors exist