US EditionAjit Pawar breaks silence on viral video of heated talks with woman IPS officer: 'Intention was not to interfere, but…'
Ajit Pawar said his intent was to prevent escalation during a police operation against illegal soil excavation in Solapur, emphasizing his respect for law enforcement and commitment to legal governance.
- A video surfaced on September 5, 2025, showing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar addressing a woman IPS officer about illegal excavation of murrum soil in Solapur district.
- The video reportedly shows Pawar sternly asking the officer to stop the action, but the NCP and leaders stated he did not intend to obstruct enforcement and the clip was deliberately leaked.
- The IPS officer, Anjana Krishna, was taking action against illegal excavation used for road construction and did not initially recognize Pawar’s voice during the call.
- Pawar questioned, "Do you recognise my face?" and asserted his authority by identifying himself as the deputy chief minister, instructing the officer to halt the operation, while NCP leaders suggested he may have reprimanded the officer to calm party supporters.
- Ajit Pawar clarified his intent was to keep the situation calm, affirmed his commitment to enforcing the law against illegal activities, and the NCP denied any attempt to stop police action.
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Ajit Pawar responds to viral video of argument with woman IPS officer: 'Intention was not to...'
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar issued a clarification on Friday after a purported video showing him in a heated exchange with a woman IPS officer went viral. Pawar stated that his only intention was to ensure calm on the ground and prevent the situation from escalating. "My attention has been drawn to certain videos circulating regarding my interaction with police officials in Solapur. Let me state clearly that my intention was not…
Ajit Pawar breaks silence on viral video of heated talks with woman IPS officer: 'Intention was not to interfere, but…'
Ajit Pawar had allegedly upbraided an IPS officer for taking action against goons illegally excavating material used in road construction in a village in Solapur, Maharashtra.
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