While Marathi writer Sharad Baviskar has returned an award that he received for his autobiographical book, several members of the award selection committee have resigned in protest against the government's move.
On December 6, the government's Marathi Language department had announced the award to Anagha Lele for her translation of Ghandy's book. But the decision was criticised on social media because of Ghandy's alleged Maoist links.
The Chairman of the Maharashtra government's Marathi language committee and four members of the literary board have resigned in protest against the withdrawal of an award for the Marathi translation of Kobad Ghandy's memoir.
Karandikar's announcement came after the Maharashtra government withdrew an award given to a Marathi translation of the memoir of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy by author Anagha Lele.