Nagpur, Feb. 15 -- Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Sunday termed state Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as a "worthless" person, accusing him of insulting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, Bawankule suggested that Sapkal be admitted into a mental hospital, highlighting the presence of a "creature" in his mind.

This comes after Harshwardhan Sapkal's earlier remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan sparked controversy.

"The way Harshvardhan Sapkal insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was done by a worthless person who is not worthy of anything. It seems like some creature has entered Harshvardhan Sapkal's mind; he should be admitted to a mental hospital," said Bawankule.

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