Clarifying his remarks, Chavan, in a video statement released by his office, said his comments were not intended to disrespect Vilasrao Deshmukh. "Vilasrao Deshmukh was a very tall leader, and my statement was in no way against him," he said.
Responding to his remarks, Deshmukh, in a self-video, said, "I say this with folded hands: the name of a person who lives for the people remains engraved in their hearts. What is merely written can be erased, but what is engraved can never be removed. Jai Maharashtra."
Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, flagged off the 5km Run of the 8th edition of the WNC Navy Half Marathon 2025, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Sunday.
Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh turned the biggest cheerleader for his "baiko" (wife), Genelia Deshmukh, on the occasion of her birthday, posting a heartfelt message on social media calling her "one incredible woman".
As the fifth part of 'Housefull' is all set to be released in June, the makers on Tuesday kickstarted the promotions with a grand trailer launch in Mumbai.