The Shiv Sena Tuesday claimed author Nayantara Sahgal's invite to the 92nd all-India Marathi literary meet was rescinded after the organisers learnt about her intent to speak on issues like cow-related violence and lynchings and 'misuse' of government machinery.

An editorial in party mouthpiece 'Saamana' said the literary meet's organisers killed the freedom of expression and self-respect of writers by rescinding the invite. The noted English-language author who was at the forefront of the 'award-wapsi' (returning of awards) campaign, was to inaugurate 92nd All India Marathi Literary Meet in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra on January 11 in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.