{
  "id": 5541741,
  "title": "CM Devendra Fadnavis Condemns Attack On Vidyanand Bapat, Praises His Marathi: 'Would Need Tuition To Speak Like Him'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/cm-devendra-fadnavis-condemns-attack-on-vidyanand-bapat-praises-his",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:53:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/cm-devendra-fadnavis-condemns-attack-on-vidyanand-bapat-praises-his-marathi-would-need-tuition-to-speak-like-him"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his disapproval of the attack on activist Vidyanand Bapat, urging for resolution of disputes over festival practices through discussion rather than resorting to violence. Fadnavis highlighted Bapat's proficiency in Marathi, stating its popularity and praising its purity. He advised Bapat to ensure his arguments remain inclusive and do not cause any inconvenience to others. Fadnavis also cautioned against abruptly halting traditional festival practices through legal means without seeking public opinion. Noting that Bapat's Marathi is currently \"trending,\" the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of presenting views in a manner that is considerate of others' feelings. Bapat, who criticized the use of DJs and sound systems during Ganeshotsav, was assaulted at Kashale Chowk while speaking to a television reporter. The attacker, identified as Santosh Chavan, a former president of Priyadarshani Ganesh Mandal, allegedly responded to Bapat's ongoing critique of excessive noise during festivals. Following the incident, Bapat addressed a press conference, urging people to focus on his arguments rather than attacking him personally. He challenged his supporters to refute his points and vowed to continue advocating against noise pollution in Pune.",
  "summary": "Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday condemned the attack on activist Vidyanand Bapat and said differences over the use of DJs and sound systems during festivals should be addressed through dialogue rather than violence. Fadnavis also praised Bapat’s command of Marathi, saying his language had become “trending”, while advising him to ensure that his arguments remained…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}