Harshwardhan Sapkal & India — Bharatiya Janata Party

Harshwardhan Sapkal: Harshwardhan Sapkal, India — Maharashtra Congress president, slammed Devendra Fadnavis and the Mahayuti government, calling the Hindi policy a 'deliberate conspiracy to impose Hindi' and an 'anti-India — Maharashtra agenda'.

India — Bharatiya Janata Party: The India — Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti government is facing renewed criticism for its Hindi language policy, which opposition leaders view as a 'backdoor entry' of compulsory Hindi.

Harshwardhan Sapkal: Harshwardhan Sapkal, Maharashtra Congress president, made remarks allegedly comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Sultan, which sparked protests, clashes, and an FIR against him. He later clarified and apologized for his statements, accusing India — Bharatiya Janata Party of distorting his words.

Harshwardhan Sapkal: Harshwardhan Sapkal, the India — Maharashtra Congress State President, is facing a police case for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Shivaji and comparing him with Sultan, which has hurt Hindu sentiments and could disturb communal harmony.

Harshwardhan Sapkal: Harshwardhan Sapkal, India — Maharashtra Congress president, objected to the advance release of funds, calling it a clear violation of the model code of conduct.

Harshwardhan Sapkal: Harshwardhan Sapkal, the state India — Indian National Congress chief, denied any alliance with the India — Bharatiya Janata Party in Ambernath and sought clarification from the local unit.