Laine Comments On Shivaji

Ban on Shivaji book lifted, Maharashtra govt unhappy

The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on James Laine's controversial book on Shivaji, but the Maharashtra government is looking for an emergency exit. At stake is the issue of who can monopolize the Shivaji legacy and the Maratha vote, which accounts for 30% of the electorate.  The opposition Shiv Sena and the BJP made fiery references to the b...