Several Marathi writers and artists on Saturday gathered here to protest against the voices being raised over 'intolerance' in the country.

Those who attended the meeting, held to condemn these protests, included Sachidanand Shewade, Abhiram Bhadkamkar and artist Suhas Bahulkar among others. Noted artist Vasudeo Kamat was to participate in this event but he attended a similar event in New Delhi on Saturday, an organiser told PTI.