On Friday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed his disapproval of his son's meeting with a history-sheeter, which gained attention after photographs surfaced on social media, deeming it as inappropriate and something that should have been avoided.
Pawar conveyed his intention to gather comprehensive details regarding the encounter between Parth Pawar and gangster Gajanan Marne, suggesting the possibility that his son might have been accompanied to the meeting by other party members.
Asserting his stance, the senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader emphasized that he promptly instructed the police to ensure such unsavory elements steer clear of his son, emphasizing the potential vulnerability of political figures to such situations.
Acknowledging the lapse, Pawar reiterated his commitment to addressing the issue, emphasizing the need to have a conversation with his son regarding the incident to ensure such occurrences are prevented in the future.
Furthermore, Pawar recalled a previous incident where a history sheeter was briefly associated with the party before being swiftly removed upon the revelation of his past, underscoring the party's stance against such affiliations.
The dissemination of photographs depicting the meeting between Parth Pawar, Marne, and several NCP members circulated widely on social media platforms, drawing attention to the matter.
In response to queries regarding MLA Rohit Pawar's interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the alleged Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scam, Pawar reiterated the obligation of probe agencies to summon individuals for inquiry and emphasized the importance of truthful responses.
Drawing from his own experience of being questioned by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Pawar emphasized the need for a dignified approach without resorting to sensationalism or orchestrating public demonstrations, referring to his five-hour interrogation without mobilizing crowds for propaganda.
Rohit Pawar, Sharad Pawar's grand-nephew, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning concerning the aforementioned probe, enduring over 11 hours of interrogation before leaving. Subsequently, a gathering of NCP supporters convened at the party office in South Mumbai, expressing solidarity with Rohit Pawar and staging a protest against the Enforcement Directorate's actions.
