Thane, Jan 13 (PTI) A lesser-known Maratha outfit on Monday staged a protest against a Delhi BJP leader's book comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha empire.

Members of the Sakal Maratha Samaaj shouted slogans demanding ban on the book titled "Aaj Ke Shivaji: Narendra Modi", written by Jay Bhagwan Goyal.

Meanwhile, NCP minister Jitendra Awhad has demanded apology over the book, saying it has insulted Maharashtra. PTI

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