{
  "id": 3026512,
  "title": "After BJP MLA’s remarks targeting minorities, Sule demands arrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/after-bjp-mlas-remarks-targeting-minorities-sule-demands-arrest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:22:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/pune/supriya-sule-demands-arrest-bjp-mla-mahesh-landge-sangli-speech-10847595/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Supriya Sule, the MP and National President of the National Congress-SP party, has called for the arrest of Bhosari MLA Mahesh Landge following his provocative remarks at a protest in Sangli. The remarks, made at a rally organized by the right-wing group Sakal Hindu Samaj, have sparked tensions in the region. Sule urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take immediate action against Landge, stating that provocative language can lead to serious law and order issues. She also urged the state Home Minister to take firm action against any elected representatives who use such language, as it creates social discord and endangers innocent citizens. Sule reminded the ruling parties of Maharashtra's progressive political and social history, citing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar as examples of the state's heritage. She emphasized that such discriminatory and oppressive language has no place in Maharashtra. Tensions arose in Sangli after the killing of Manisha Kesarikar and her husband Mohan Kesarikar, who were attacked by Farid Sheikh following a dispute over garbage disposal. Both victims succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment. Police have arrested Sheikh in connection with the case.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Sule demands arrest of Mahesh Landge for provocative remarks.",
    "Maharashtra Chief Minister to take immediate action against Landge.",
    "Sule cites Maharashtra's progressive history against discrimination."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}