Mumbai, Sept. 10 -- Annasaheb Patil Economic Backward Development Corporation (APEBDC) Chairman Narendra Patil today expressed his displeasure over criticism directed at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis by some Maratha agitators, arguing that Fadnavis has done more for the Maratha community than any other previous chief minister.

Addressing a press conference here at the BJP state office, he claimed that the government's support to the Annasaheb Patil Economic Development Corporation had helped increase the number of beneficiaries to around 1.8 lakh.

He asked Maratha protesters to maintain restraint, saying taking an extreme stand and holding society to ransom is completely wrong,.

He recalled the large silent marches held ac...