Ajit Pawar Criticizes Media for Focusing on Trivial Issues
PUNE: Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday blamed the media for portraying him in a bad light, after a verbal exchange with IPS officer Anjana Krishna. This incident has sparked a significant amount of public and media attention, much to Pawar's frustration.
“I am a workaholic man. But instead of showing my work, the media focuses more on less important issues,” he said. The controversy began when a video surfaced on social media, allegedly showing Pawar making a threatening phone call to IPS officer Anjana Krishna, who was posted as the sub-divisional police officer with the Solapur Rural police. Krishna was taking action against illegal mining in Kurdu village, which led to the controversy.
After the controversy, Pawar canceled his public events, citing health issues. However, while attending an event in Pune on Saturday, he defended his behavior, stating, “I have been active in politics for 35 years. Ask any officer how I have behaved with them in all these years.”
When asked about the manner in which he spoke to the IPS officer, Pawar was cautious. “I have given an explanation on social media and the chief minister has also taken note of it,” he said. Some NCP members had claimed that the soil mining activity in Kurdu village was legal, but the inquiry initiated by the Solapur collector found it to be illegal. The officer's actions were deemed correct.
About the findings of the report on illegal soil mining, Pawar stated, “The decision (on illegal soil mining at Kurdu village) will be taken by the state government. The chief minister is strong enough to take that call.”
The NCP chief also addressed speculations about cracks in the Mahayuti. “I can give it in writing on a stamp paper that there is no issue within our alliance. The chief minister has taken every member in confidence while working. We three (chief minister and his two deputies) have excellent coordination and others should not bother about us,” Pawar said.
Despite the controversy, Pawar remains a significant figure in the political landscape of Maharashtra. His comments reflect the ongoing tension between politicians and the media, highlighting the need for balanced reporting that focuses on substantive issues rather than sensationalism.
