Ahilyabai Holkar is a iconic figure of Dhangar community from 18th century.
The incident took place during the award distribution programme for ideal teacher at Hutatma Smriti Mandir hall in the city.
Tawde's speech was in progress when five persons approached him, showered bhandara, a yellow coloured powder considered auspicious by the community and threw some leaflets as well.
Police have detained five persons but charges were yet to be slapped against them. Tawde asked police not to be harsh with them.
"It seems some people are rushing instead of allowing the system to process. University senate has to pass a resolution; then the state can go ahead," said the education minister.
Meanwhile, the Lingayat community today took out a march in the city in support of their demand for naming the university after Siddheshwar Maharaj, an iconic figure of the community.
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