Yogesh Soman

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday demanded that the Maharashtra government revoke Mumbai University's action against actor and dramatics teacher Yogesh Soman over his criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

A Mumbai University Professor, seen criticizing Rahul Gandhi in a widely-shared video, has been sent on leave in a move that critics say smacks of hypocrisy by the Congress, which is part of Maharashtra ruling coalition.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said that action will soon be taken against senior Mumbai University (MU) faculty member Yogesh Soman over his "offensive" remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday demanded that the Maharashtra government revoke Mumbai University's action against actor and dramatics teacher Yogesh Soman over his criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

A Mumbai University Professor, seen criticizing Rahul Gandhi in a widely-shared video, has been sent on leave in a move that critics say smacks of hypocrisy by the Congress, which is part of Maharashtra ruling coalition.

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday said that action will soon be taken against senior Mumbai University (MU) faculty member Yogesh Soman over his "offensive" remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.