"I condemn the statement of Sambhaji Bhide. Mahatma Gandhi is the father of the nation. He is viewed as the leader of the history of India's freedom struggle," Devendra Fadnavis said while speaking to the media here. Sambhaji Bhide’s Remark Against Mahatma Gandhi: Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis Condemns Right-Wing Activist’s Derogatory Remark.