Controversy Erupts Over Alleged 'Urban Naxal' Infiltration in Maharashtra's Pandharpur Pilgrimage

Opposition legislators protested against Shiv Sena's Manisha Kayande's claims of 'urban Naxals' infiltrating the Pandharpur pilgrimage. They accused the government of politicizing the spiritual event. Kayande urged action to maintain the wari's sanctity, while the government promised an inquiry following her allegations.

In a heated protest at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, opposition legislators voiced strong objections to Shiv Sena member Manisha Kayande's allegations regarding the presence of 'urban Naxals' at the annual Pandharpur pilgrimage.

The protestors, including opposition leaders Ambadas Danve and Vijay Wadettiwar, criticized the allegations as a baseless attack on a spiritual tradition cherished by millions of devotees.

Kayande defended her claims, citing past disturbances and urged government intervention, which has since pledged to investigate the matter and uphold the pilgrimage's sanctity.

(With inputs from agencies.)