Sambhaji Bhide causes yet another row, calls Hindus ‘mahamurkh’

Sangli: Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan Founder Sambhaji Bhide has triggered yet another controversy. He said, “The Ganpati Festival and the Navaratri Festival have now become events. All have ruined the festivals. The Hindus cannot differentiate between their friends and enemies. Therefore, they are ‘mahamurkh’ (utter idiots).”

Bhide was addressing his followers in Sangli after a traditional run was held early in the morning on the first day of Navratri on Thursday. He said, “Ganeshotsav has been reduced to trash now. The Navratri fest is being ruined. Non-traditional aspects have been added to the festivals. Performing Dandiya during Navratri is misleading the community. This has to stop. We do not approve of this. They will be force-stopped.”