Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut sought clarification from the organizers of the 98th All India Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in Delhi on Sunday, about the derogatory comments made by Shiv Sena’s Neelam Gorhe targeting his party.
In the prestigious program organized by the All India Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, Deputy Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council, Gorahe claimed that the posts were obtained through money in the party led by Uddhav Thackeray, including gifting Mercedes cars.
In her letter to Usha Tambe, President of All India Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, Raut said, “The topics discussed at the 98th Sahitya Sammelan had no relation with literature. It seems that this program appears to be organized under any political pressure. Was.
In his letter, a copy he uploaded on X, Raut also asked who would take responsibility for such political quarrels. Raut said that if such programs were not organized with the proper approval of the Sahitya Mandal, then apologizing for hosting such events should be apologized.
In his letter, Raut also claimed that Gorahe told reporters that he had paid Rs 50 lakh to participate in the program and gifted a Mercedes car to Usha Tambe. Raut said in the letter, “I cannot find out the truth of this claim, but such comments tarnish the prestige of the Mahamandal.” Earlier in the day, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Ambadas Danve and Sushma Andare also criticized Gorahe, who joined the group led by Eknath Shinde in July 2023.