Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar admitted to a public rift within his family, leading him to alter his assertive tone. Pawar criticized local authorities for uncleanliness in Jalna and addressed the reduction of lifespan due to air pollution while urging public hygiene improvements.
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