Fadnavis assures action against Twitter handle posting offensive remarks against Phule; urges home buyers to visit MahaRERA website

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday told the legislative assembly that the police are in touch with Twitter India to identify those behind a handle that posted derogatory remarks against Savitribai Phule.

He also urged citizens to visit the website of MahaRERA before buying a property to ascertain if it is registered with the state housing regulator.

Responding to a question by NCP’s Jitendra Awhad during Question Hour, Fadnavis said the police have filed cases against the Twitter handle @bharadwajspeaks and digital platforms Indic Tales and Hindu Post that allegedly published derogatory articles about 19th-century social reformer Phule.