Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's Controversial Response to Flood-Hit Farmer Sparks Political Backlash

Sep 26, 2025 02:54 pm CST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faces criticism after a video went viral showing him responding harshly to a farmer questioning loan waivers in flood-affected Marathwada region. The incident has triggered political controversy, with opposition accusing him of arrogance while Pawar claims his comments were taken out of context during his inspection of areas where heavy rains have destroyed crops on over 30,000 hectares.