Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan row snowballs: BJP demands Harshawardhan Sapkal’s resignation, Congress silent
Times of India
by GITESH SHELKE AND VAIBHAV GANJAPUREFebruary 16, 2026
Political tensions escalate as BJP demands the resignation of Congress leader Harshawardhan Sapkal over remarks comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to Tipu Sultan, leading to protests and clashes across Maharashtra.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/16/2026