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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Two booked over Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan scuffle granted bail
A magistrate court Monday granted bail to two persons booked over the scuffle inside the premises of the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan last week. The additional chief judicial magistrate granted bail to Nitin Deshmukh, a supporter of NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad, and Sarjerao Takle, supporter of BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar. On July 17, a feud between Padalkar and Awhad over comments made against each other had turned violent with their supporters entering a brawl in the legislative complex. Following this, an FIR was filed. Lawyers Sneha Bhange and Kunjan Makwana for Deshmukh and lawyers Jayant Bardeskar and Datta Mane for Takle, had submitted that they both had roots in society, their further custody was not required in the case and that they will abide by the conditions set by the court. 'On perusal of record, it reveals that the accused is in police custody since 18.07.2025 to 21.07.2025. Moreover, nothing has been found out during investigation regarding motive or other accompanied, investigating agency failed to find out on whose behest they are performing this act in spite of getting ample police custody. During custodial interrogation nothing has come on record, who is theother member of alleged unlawful assembly,' the court said. It further said that the probe now is of a technical nature including collecting CCTV footage and keeping them behind bars is of no use, when they are ready to abide by the conditions. The court directed that they be released on a personal and surety bond of Rs 25,000 each and remain present at the police station every month till the chargesheet is filed.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Will teach you a lesson': NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar booked for shouting at Mumbai cop
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar was booked on the charge of obstructing public servants in discharging duty after he shouted at a sub-inspector inside a police station here while trying to meet a party worker injured in a clash, an official said on Sunday. A viral video shows Rohit Pawar, grandnephew of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, yelling at the sub-inspector in Marathi, 'Keep your voice down, keep your voice down. If you raise your hand, I will teach you a lesson'. The incident unfolded after Rohit Pawar had gone to Azad Maidan police station in south Mumbai along with NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad to meet an injured party worker following a clash in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan building between supporters of Awhad and BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar on Thursday. After the clash, members of both groups were detained inside the Vidhan Bhavan and were eventually handed over to the police. Based on a complaint, a case has been registered against Rohit Pawar for allegedly obstructing public servants in discharging duty, an official said. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, meanwhile, expressed his displeasure at Rohit Pawar's behaviour, saying such conduct by a few leaders maligns the image of all public representatives. 'Many people and even journalists are saying that they (MLAs) have started thinking themselves too smart and think that they are above the law. When a few public representatives behave wrongly, everyone gets blamed,' he told reporters in Pune when asked about the viral video of his nephew Rohit Pawar. Earlier in the day, the Pune Guardian Minister chaired a meeting of officials of various departments. 'No public representative, including myself, should behave in such a manner. We must act in accordance with the tradition of cultured Maharashtra, keeping in mind the Constitution and the rule of law laid by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, and the teachings of the late Yashwantrao Chavan,' Ajit Pawar added.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Case Against Sharad Pawar's Grandnephew For Shouting At Police In Mumbai
Mumbai: The Mumbai police have registered a case against NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar for allegedly obstructing public servants in discharging duty after he shouted at a policeman, an official said on Sunday. Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar, got engaged in a heated exchange with a policeman at Mumbai's Azad Maidan police station on Friday. The incident unfolded after Rohit Pawar had gone to the Azad Maidan police station along with NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad to meet an injured party worker following a clash in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan building between supporters of Awhad and BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar on Thursday. After the clash, members of both the groups were detained inside the Vidhan Bhavan and were eventually handed over to the police. During the visit to the police station, Rohit Pawar was seen shouting at a sub-inspector in Marathi, "Keep your voice down, keep your voice down. If you raise your hand, I will teach you a lesson." Based on a complaint, a case has been registered against Rohit Pawar for allegedly obstructing public servants in discharging duty, an official said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Case against NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar for shouting at police in Mumbai
The Mumbai police have registered a case against NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar for allegedly obstructing public servants in discharging duty after he shouted at a policeman, an official said on Sunday (July 20, 2025). Rohit Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar, got engaged in a heated exchange with a policeman at Mumbai's Azad Maidan police station on Friday (July 18, 2025). The incident unfolded after Rohit Pawar had gone to the Azad Maidan police station along with NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad to meet an injured party worker following a clash in the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan building between supporters of Awhad and BJP legislator Gopichand Padalkar on Thursday (July 17, 2025). After the clash, members of both the groups were detained inside the Vidhan Bhavan and were eventually handed over to the police. During the visit to the police station, Rohit Pawar was seen shouting at a sub-inspector in Marathi, 'Keep your voice down, keep your voice down. If you raise your hand, I will teach you a lesson.' Based on a complaint, a case has been registered against Rohit Pawar for allegedly obstructing public servants in discharging duty, an official said.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Mangalsutra Chor': A Passing Comment That Turned Maharashtra Assembly Into Battlefield
Last Updated: The political clash has once again raised questions about decorum within the legislative complex, prompting calls for accountability A day after a violent scuffle broke out between supporters of BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Jitendra Awhad inside the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan, Mumbai Police has arrested two individuals in connection with the assault. The incident, which took place on Thursday, has triggered political outrage and a police probe, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assuring swift action. According to police officials, Nitin Deshmukh and Rishikesh Takle, reportedly affiliated with the BJP and NCP, respectively, were taken into custody late Thursday night. A case has been registered at the Marine Drive Police Station. What Led To The Clash? The tension between Awhad and Padalkar began a day before the incident when Padalkar was giving a media byte and Awhad passed by, allegedly calling him a 'Mangalsutra chor" (mangalsutra thief). This remark reportedly didn't sit well with Padalkar. The following day, Padalkar confronted Awhad near the legislature entrance, which led to a violent altercation between their supporters soon after. MNS chief Raj Thackeray strongly condemned the recent clash inside Maharashtra's Vidhan Bhavan, calling it a shameful reflection of the current political atmosphere. Referring to a viral video of the brawl between the ruling party and opposition workers, Thackeray said, 'I watched a video of a fierce brawl between the workers of the ruling party's MLAs and those of the opposition party in the premises of the Vidhan Bhavan. Seeing this video, I genuinely wondered, 'What has become of our Maharashtra?'" His comments came amid growing concern over rising political hostility and the erosion of decorum within legislative spaces. Thackeray went on to criticise the political leadership across parties, stating that the loss of ideological grounding has led to the inclusion of unruly elements who are used to target senior leaders with disgraceful language, only for the same parties to later lecture on political ethics. 'Power is meant to serve, not to dominate. When that is forgotten, hypocrisy takes over. I believe the people of Maharashtra have started to see through it. I ask the Marathi people – in whose hands have you entrusted Maharashtra?" he said, adding that such incidents raise serious concerns about the future of governance in the state. Background To The Brawl The physical confrontation inside the legislature complex escalated after a verbal spat between the two leaders over a car door incident. On Wednesday, Padalkar exited his car and allegedly slammed the door shut near Awhad. The NCP MLA claimed the act was deliberate and dangerous, sparking a heated exchange of words between the two in full public view. On Thursday, tensions boiled over. A video of the clash inside the ground floor lobby of the Vidhan Bhavan has gone viral, showing supporters from both sides punching, kicking, and hurling abuses at each other. The chaos was eventually brought under control by security personnel, who detained one individual from each group on the spot. The incident was reported to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, who has sought a detailed report and promised appropriate action. Meanwhile, Padalkar expressed regret over the incident, telling reporters, 'This is an unfortunate incident… I express my regret and apologise." The political clash has once again raised questions about decorum within the legislative complex, prompting calls for accountability and restraint among public representatives. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
