Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis apologized for using his phone during the 99th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Satara. He explained that he was actively negotiating with rebel candidates from his party who had filed nominations for upcoming municipal elections. Fadnavis stated that such calls were necessary to pacify disgruntled members and secure withdrawals before the deadline, acknowledging the unusual nature of his conduct at the literary event.