NCP spokesperson sacked for remarks

NCP state president Arun Gujarathi summons Vidya Chavan who was given a week's notice to explain her position on her anti-Gujarati remarks.

NCP state unit spokesperson Vidya Chavan was removed from her post on Monday over her alleged remarks against Gujarati community earlier this month.

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NCP state unit president Arun Gujarathi summoned Chavan at the party office and asked her about the issue, an NCP official said.

Chavan was given a week's notice to explain her position on the issue, the official said.

Chavan had allegedly made the remarks while speaking at a function here on March 8, at a function organised by residents of Brahmanwadi, who are against redevelopment of their land by owner of Sheetal stores Dhiren Shah.