Later in the day, Pawar was presented the 'Rajarshi Shahu Award' at a function here for his contribution to public life on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Rajarshi Shahu, a social reformer of 19th century. But in this case (nomination of Sambhaji Raje to Rajya Sabha), the Peshwas have appointed a 'Chhatrapati'," Pawar said. "It's a historical fact that Chharapati (the royal title used by Maratha rulers) had appointed Peshwas (prime minister of the Maratha empire). The President and the Prime Minister made the decision and honoured the 'gharana' of Chhatrapati Rajarshi Shahumaharaj." By PTI | Posted 4 hoursKolhapur: NCP chief Sharad Pawar today took a potshot at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over nomination of Sambhaji Raje, a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji and Shahu Maharaj, to the Rajya Sabha.

Source: Mid-Day June 27, 2016 04:41 UTC