May 8, 2026

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Maharashtra govt backs Nemade, plans action against Rushdie tweet

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11 years ago Zafar Anjum

Salman_RushdieThe Maharashtra government’s home department is examining the possibility of initiating action against Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie who used “objectionable language” against Jnanpith Award winner Marathi litterateur Bhalchandra Nemade in a tweet.

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