Eknath Shinde Reacts to Temple 'Purification' After Abdul Sattar's Visit

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News18•16-02-2026, 16:29
Eknath Shinde Reacts to Temple 'Purification' After Abdul Sattar's Visit
- •Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde called the temple 'purification' incident "unfortunate" after minister Abdul Sattar's visit.
- •Youths allegedly sprinkled cow urine at Nageshwar Mahadev Temple, claiming it became "impure" after Sattar offered prayers on Mahashivratri.
- •The incident in Rahimabad led to arguments and videos surfaced on social media.
- •Shinde stated, "whoever is a rashtrabhakt (patriot) is ours, and whoever speaks against the nation is our enemy."
- •Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam defended Sattar, asserting Lord Shiva belongs to everyone and cannot be made "impure".
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