Book burnt for carrying derogatory references about Shivaji

Mumbai, Oct 12 (UNI) Activists of All India Kshatriya Mahasabha today burnt copies of a book on Maharana Pratap, written by Lalji Mishra, for allegedly carrying derogatory references about Shivaji Maharaj, Rajputs and Kshatriyas.

Mahasabha President Adv Shashikant Pawar said, ''The book has hurt the sentiments of Kshatriyas and should be called back immediately before people read it.'' General Secretary Prempal Singh said, ''The author of the book, Lalji Singh, has used derogatory language for Shivaji as well as Rana Pratap and all Rajput and Kshatriya kings and should be brought to book for his writings.'' UNI