BJP Leader Apologizes After Riteish Deshmukh's Backlash Over Vilasrao Remarks

• Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan apologized for comments on Vilasrao Deshmukh's legacy.
• Actor Riteish Deshmukh strongly condemned Chavan's remarks, stating a public leader’s imprint cannot be erased.
• Chavan had claimed Vilasrao Deshmukh's memories would be 'wiped out' from Latur during an election rally.
• Congress and Amit Deshmukh also criticized the comments, calling them 'unfortunate and deeply distressing'.
• Chavan clarified his comments were not political and regretted hurting Riteish's sentiments.

Why It Matters: BJP leader apologizes for controversial remarks about Vilasrao Deshmukh after widespread criticism.