BJP Leader Apologizes After Riteish Deshmukh's Sharp Retort Over Vilasrao Deshmukh Remarks

• BJP leader Ravindra Chavan sparked controversy by stating Vilasrao Deshmukh's memories would be erased from Latur.
• The remarks were made ahead of the Latur Municipal Corporation elections, drawing sharp criticism from Congress.
• Actor Riteish Deshmukh emotionally retorted, stating "what has settled in the heart cannot be erased."
• Vilasrao's son and Congress leader Amit Deshmukh also condemned Chavan's comments.
• Chavan later apologized, clarifying his statement was not politically motivated and was about civic amenities.

Why It Matters: BJP leader apologizes to Deshmukh family after controversial remarks about Vilasrao Deshmukh.