India, Feb. 18 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the state's cyber police to approach Wikipedia and request the removal of "objectionable" content regarding Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The announcement comes after various organizations flagged alleged historical distortions on the popular online encyclopedia, soon after the release of the Bollywood movie "Chhaava" which is based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, son of the iconic Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Fadnavis emphasised that the distortion of history on open-source platforms like Wikipedia would not be tolerated, particularly in light of the controversy. The film 'Chhaava', which focuses on the life of Sa...