During a campaign rally for BJP nominee Sujay Vikhe-Patil in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged voters to emulate the spirit of Shri Ram devotee Hanuman and "burn the Lanka" of their opponents in the remaining phases of the state's Lok Sabha elections 2024, which coincide with Hanuman Jayanti on April 23, reported IANS. 

Speaking at a campaign rally of BJP nominee Sujay Vikhe-Patil from Ahmednagar, CM Shinde ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 phase 2 said, "Shri Ram devotee Hanuman burnt Lanka. Tomorrow (April 23) is Hanuman Jayanti. I appeal to the voters to burn the Lanka of the opponents."