Maharashtra's Deputy CM Ajit Pawar faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him allegedly reprimanding a female IPS officer for taking action against illegal soil excavation in Solapur. Pawar clarified that his intention was to maintain calm and not interfere with law enforcement, emphasising his respect for the police force.
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