Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Under Fire for Threatening Voters with Fund Cuts During Election Campaign

Nov 23, 2025 02:38 am CST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces severe criticism after threatening to withhold government funds unless voters elect all 18 NCP candidates in the upcoming Nagar Panchayat elections. Opposition leaders have condemned his remarks as an abuse of power, pointing out this is just the latest in a series of controversial statements by the Finance Minister that have sparked public outrage.