Maratha-Brahmin row continues

State health minister Dr Daulatrao Aher was present at the meeting and in his speech lamented that political affiliations were the stumbling blocks in Maratha unity.

On Monday, Brahmins in Nashik held two meetings, condemning Dr Aher a Maratha and demanding his resignation as he had betrayed them by first getting elected on their votes and then joining Brahmin-bashers.

On Tuesday night, the Maratha Seva Sangh, co-organiser of the meeting of Marathas, retaliated by stating that Deshmukh was a learned historian and his claims were based on historical facts. The Sangh pointed out that the Brahmins should apologise for insulting Deshmukh.