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The Gujarat BJP has organised a series of programmes to commemorate the completion of nine years of the Modi government by showcasing its achievements

Shah's visit to Maharashtra assumes significance as it will take place close on the heels of incidents of communal unrest reported in parts of Maharashtra, including Kolhapur, Ahmednagar and Beed

Adding fuel to the ongoing controversy in Maharashtra over the social media posts regarding Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan, Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday dubbed Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, as Sapoot (son) of this country.

The agriculture department has asked farmers to ascertain the intensity of the rainfall before going in for sowing. Farmers are told to wait till July, which means the kharif sowing will continue till August.

Tension gripped Kolhapur on Tuesday after two men allegedly put 18th-century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan's image along with an offensive audio message as their social media status.

State BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule said, “Shah will arrive in Nanded to address a public rally. It is a part of the outreach programme organised to celebrate the nine years of the Narendra Modi government.”

The recent remarks by Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh calling Nathurdam Godse a “saput” (worthy son) of India has kicked another controversy. Opposition leaders came to the forefront criticising the ministers remarks.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Hitting out at the Union minister, Sibal, who also happens to be one of the countrys leading advocates, said the BJP and the Rashtriya Swamyamsevak Sangh (RSS), its ideological fountainhead, can never truly acknowledge the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi as they had offered to help the British rulers during the freedom struggle. India News | RSS Offered to Help British: Kapil Sibal, Sougata Roy Slam Giriraj Singh over Godse Praise.

We will continue to fight for the development of Maharashtra and the country, said Supriya Sule

Referring to the Kolhapur clashes, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday alleged that BJP is behind the incidents, adding that Riots are being created by the people from outside as shows the failure of the Home Minister.