A controversy erupted in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after right-wing activists sprinkled cow urine in the Nageshwar temple. They claimed Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar's visit on Mahashivaratri rendered the shrine impure. Activists stated Sattar's non-vegetarian diet made his entry inappropriate. Political leaders debated the incident, with one defending Sattar and criticizing the BJP for restricting Hinduism.