Overview

• At a rally in Jat, Sangli, BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar questioned Jayant Patil’s parentage in remarks condemned across party lines.
• Both NCP factions criticized the language and pressed for action, with NCP (SP) figures demanding Padalkar’s suspension and resignation.
• Devendra Fadnavis called the comments inappropriate, said he spoke to Padalkar, and advised him to be cautious in future.
• Padalkar declined to retract or apologize, later saying he would follow the chief minister’s suggestions.
• NCP (SP) activists staged demonstrations, including effigy burnings on Friday and a protest in Pune on Saturday, seeking accountability.