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On December 6, the government's Marathi Language department had announced the award to Anagha Lele for her translation of Ghandy's book. But the decision was criticised on social media because of Ghandy's alleged Maoist links.
A row has erupted after the state government rolled back the decision of a selection committee and withdrew the Late Yashwantrao Chavan Literature Award 2021 for Anagha Lele for her translation of Ghandy's "Fractured Freedom: A Prison Memoir", six days after announcing the prize on December 6.
Karandikar's announcement came after the Maharashtra government withdrew an award given to a Marathi translation of the memoir of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy by author Anagha Lele.
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Marathi author Anand Karandikar on Tuesday announced to return of his award in protest against the Maharashtra government withdrawing an award for a Marathi translation of the memoir of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy by author Anagha Lele. India News | Kobad Ghandy Book Translation: Author Anand Karandikar Backs Translator, Announces to Return Maha Govt Award.
A joint meeting with the officers from Kerala will be soon held.