Shivaji-Tipu remarks: BJP, Congress workers pelt stones in Pune, 9 injured; cops to book both sides
BJP workers clashed with Congress activists in Pune on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following Harshwardhan Sapkal, a Congress leader's remarks equating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan. The incident resulted in minor injuries to several individuals, including police personnel and journalists. The Maharashtra Congress has filed a complaint against BJP functionaries for alleged stone pelting. BJP workers protested outside the Congress Bhavan, condemning Sapkal's remarks, while the Congress claims two of its workers sustained injuries during the protest.
15 FEB 2026
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Shivaji-Tipu remarks: BJP, Congress workers pelt stones in Pune, 9 injured; cops to book both sides
— The Hindu
Following an FIR filed by the BJP against Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal for a comparison of Tipu Sultan to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, tensions escalated between the parties.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal issued an apology for remarks comparing Tipu Sultan to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sparking controversy and protests.
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