Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar Claims Son Unaware of Controversial Government Land Purchase Worth Rs 1,800 Crore

Nov 08, 2025 12:15 am CST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar defends his son Parth over a controversial Rs 300 crore land deal in Pune's Mundhwa area, claiming he was unaware it was government property reserved for Dalits. The deal has been cancelled amid allegations of impropriety, with a high-level committee investigating unauthorized registration of documents. Opposition leaders and activist Anna Hazare have demanded accountability as authorities file multiple FIRs related to the transaction.