Harshwardhan Sapkal
Harshwardhan Sapkal is the president of Maharashtra Congress, who has criticized the BJP-led government for the rise in rape incidents in the state, highlighting the importance of women's safety and the accountability of authorities.
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Harshwardhan Sapkal's statement comparing Tipu Sultan with Shivaji Maharaj sparked a political controversy.
From remark to retreat: Why Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison sparked row - explained | India News
India· 2026-02-19
Harshwardhan Sapkal is a Congress leader whose remarks comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with Tipu Sultan sparked a violent protest.
Row over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj–Tipu Sultan comparison: 9 injured as BJP, Congress workers clash in stone pelting after Sapkal’s remarks | India NewsIndia· 2026-02-15
Harshwardhan Sapkal is the Maharashtra Congress chief discussing alliances for upcoming elections.
Cousins unite, MVA disintegrates? How Thackeray alliance isolates Congress in Maharashtra | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-25
Harshwardhan Sapkal reminded the cousins that the government's move was opposed by various sections of the society.
Hindi row: Congress slams Thackeray cousins for hogging credit for govt's rollback; casts doubt on reunion | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-05
Harshwardhan Sapkal defended Rahul Gandhi, stating that his comments were historically referenced.
'Will blacken Rahul's face': Uddhav Sena leader sparks row over 'Savarkar insult', Cong hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-28
Harshwardhan Sapkal said there was no reason to object if the two Thackeray families came together.
Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunion on the cards? What BJP, Congress, NCP said | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-20
Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal questioned when the RSS would name a Dalit, Muslim, or woman as its head.
'One temple, one cremation ground': RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's call for social unity; Congress accuses it of dividing society | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-20
Harshwardhan Sapkal said that the Marathi language is the identity and culture of Maharashtra.
Hindi in Maharashtra after NEP: Why BJP is walking on a tightrope? | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-19Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized the ruling government for neglecting farmers' rights.
'Do not remove my body': Tragic reasons behind Maharashtra’s award-winning farmer’s suicide | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-14
Harshwardhan Sapkal criticized the government for neglecting farmers' rights and contributing to Nagare's death.
Demand for irrigation denied, Maharashtra farmer kills selfIndia· 2025-03-13Harshwardhan Sapkal became the new chief of the party's Maharashtra unit.
'One step away from shutting down': Sanjay Nirupam on Maharashtra Congress office, says rent unpaid for months | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-07
Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal noted increasing rape incidents in the state.
Woman raped inside parked state bus in Pune, just few metres away from police station | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-26
