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Newsinc24 Team 
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh on Tuesday came out with an emotional response to remarks by Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan about his late father and former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. “I say with folded hands that the names of those who lived for the people are etched on their minds. What is written can be erased, but you can’t erase what is etched,” the 47-year-old actor said in a video statement.
In controversial remarks, the BJP leader on Monday said memories of the late Congress stalwart would be "wiped out" from his hometown Latur. Addressing an election rally in Latur, Chavan said the energy and commitment of BJP supporters hinted at the party's likely win in the region, adding that the influence and legacy of former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh would no longer hold any strength in the city. "Everyone, raise your hands and say Bharat Mata ki Jai... In a true sense, seeing your enthusiasm, one can notice that it's a 100% fact that memories of Vilasrao Deshmukh will be wiped out for this city, and there is no doubt about it," Ravindra Chavan said.
Ravindra Chavan on Tuesday said his remarks about "erasing" memories of former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh were not politically motivated, and apologised to the late leader's son if his comments had caused any hurt. "Vilasrao Deshmukh was a big leader and served as chief minister. But if the feelings of his son, who is a good friend of mine, are hurt, I apologise to him. The statement should not be seen politically," the BJP leader told reporters. The remarks drew sharp criticism from the Congress, which accused the BJP of trying to diminish the contributions of a leader who dedicated his life to the state's development.
