Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that political parties which had boycotted in the inauguration of the new Parliament had shown “deep disrespect” towards India’s democracy and towards Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar.
Mr. Shinde, who, along with Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis was present at the inauguration of the new building, later offered tributes to the Hindutva ideologue V.D. Savarkar at the Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 140th birth anniversary.
“Political parties not participating in the inauguration today have shown deep disrespect towards India’s democracy and Savarkarji. Today’s democracy has crossed the Lakshman Rekha laid by political dynasties. Those who don’t take pride in our culture heritage, those who despise thinkers like Veer Savarkar have preferred to boycott a national celebration,” said the Maharashtra Chief Minister in a tweet.
