Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces 'Savarkar gaurav yatra', slams Rahul Gandhi

Maharashtra chief minister on Monday condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's comment on freedom fighter V D Savarkar and announced that a 'Savarkar Gaurav Yatra' will be organised in every district of the state. "I condemn Rahul Gandhi's statement on Veer Savarkar. He played a great role in the country's freedom struggle. Due to the contribution of such heroes, India got freedom. We will hold 'Savarkar Gaurav Yatra' in the state," Shinde said.