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.
BJP has congratulated the state government for being firm on its stand against the Naxalism by withdrawing the award announced for the translation of Ghandy’s book and also expressed the belief that people will stand with the government to stop the spread of distorted ideas.