Actor RiteishDeshmukh gives it back to the BJP leader’s comment on late CM VilasraoDeshmukh

Maharashtra BJP Chief RavindraChavan, in a rally in Latur, said CM VilasraoDeshmukh’s memories would be wiped out of the city.

Recently, during a rally in Maharashtra’s Latur, BJP Chief RavindraChavan remarked about actor RiteishDeshmukh’s late father and former Chief Minister VilasraoDeshmukh. This didn’t sit down well with Riteish and his brother Amit Deshmukh.

RiteishDeshmukh fires back at BJP Chief RavindraChavan for his remarks on his late father.

Actor RiteishDeshmukh has now fired back at BJP Chief RavindraChavan for his remarks on the actor’s late father and former CM VilasraoDeshmukh. Chavan made remarks about the last CM during his rally in Latur, saying that the memories of VilasraoDeshmukh would be wiped out of the city. However, Riteish and his brother Amit have now responded to the same and defended their father, a former Congress leader, and his legacy. Addressing an election rally in Latur on Monday, Chavan said the energy and commitment of BJP supporters hinted at the party’s likely win in the region, adding that the influence and legacy of former CM VilasraoDeshmukh would no longer hold any strength in the city. He said, “Everyone, raise your hands and say Bharat Mata ki Jai… In a true sense, seeing your enthusiasm, one can notice that it’s a 100% fact that memories of VilasraoDeshmukh will be wiped out for this city, and there is no doubt about it.”

RiteishDeshmukh’s reply to RavindraChavan in an emotional video.

Sharing an emotional video statement, Riteish said, “I say with folded hands that the names of those who lived for the people are etched on their minds. What is written can be erased, but you can’t erase what is etched.” Chavan’s comments also drew sharp criticism from the Congress, which accused the BJP of trying to undermine the contributions of a leader who dedicated his life to the state’s development. Congress leader and former minister Amit Deshmukh, also the son of the ex-CM, hit out at the state BJP chief. He termed Chavan’s remarks as “extremely unfortunate and deeply distressing”. Amit added, “Such remarks were not expected from him or from the BJP, and they have hurt the sentiments of all Laturkars. We strongly condemn the statements in the harshest terms.” Like Riteish, Amit also said, “These memories cannot be erased simply because an outsider comes and makes remarks to that effect. BJP leaders should have been mindful of this reality.”

The Congress said that such statements reflect the arrogance of power and ignorance over Deshmukh’s legacy. The opposition party said that no one has emerged who can erase Deshmukh’s memories from Latur. “Many came with such intentions, but the self-respecting people of Latur showed them their place,” it added. It also accused, “What do such leaders know about the deep bond VilasraoDeshmukh shared with Latur?”

The party warned that the people of Latur would never tolerate any insult to their “capable and illustrious son” and would give a stern response to such remarks.