Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday came out in support of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai after he courted controversy and faced criticism for meeting Dhirendra Shastri, chief priest of the Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh. Social activist and founder-president of the Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti Shyam Manav criticised Justice Gavai over his meeting with Mr. Shastri, saying, “He [CJI Gavai] has no right to invoke the name of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.” Published – April 27, 2026 02:00 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation TB patients without documents miss aid From The Hindu Archives, April 27, 1926: Photos by phone