Jamnagar, Sept. 12 -- Madhuri, known and loved in Kolhapur as Mahadevi, came to Vantara in Jamnagar on 30 July 2025 in compliance with the directions of the High-Powered Committee (HPC), which were upheld by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court. Vantara did not seek her custody. It received her and cared for her because it was directed to do so.

We fully understand the deep sentiments surrounding Madhuri in Kolhapur. Following discussions with the Government of Maharashtra, its officers, stakeholders and members of the community, Vantara stated on 06 August 2025 that it respected those sentiments and would abide by the directions of the competent authorities, as per the press release.

The Supreme Court subsequently directed the p...