Fri Aug 01 10:13:42 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Ajit Pawar has publicly warned party workers against misconduct, particularly public disturbances and celebratory firing, following recent controversies involving NCP members. These incidents include an alleged celebratory gun firing by the brother of an NCP MLA at a tamasha venue, and the alleged dowry death of Vaishnavi Hagawane, whose in-laws, including an NCP leader, are accused of harassment. Pawar emphasized the importance of upholding the party’s reputation and maintaining communal harmony based on the ideologies of prominent historical figures.
**News Article:**
**Maharashtra Deputy CM Pawar Condemns Misconduct Among NCP Members**
**Pune, Maharashtra – August 1, 2025** – Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar issued a stern warning to party workers on Friday, cautioning against misconduct that taints the image of both individuals and the party.
The warning follows two recent controversies involving NCP members. The first incident involved the brother of an NCP MLA who allegedly fired a gun at a tamasha venue in Pune district. Pawar specifically mentioned the village of Chaufula, known for its lavani and tamasha performances, stating, “Do not go to Chaufula and do not open fire in the air.”
The second incident centers around the alleged dowry death of Vaishnavi Hagawane, whose in-laws, including NCP leader Rajendra Hagawane, are accused of harassment and demanding ₹2 crore for a land purchase. Vaishnavi allegedly died by suicide in May. While Hagawane has since been expelled from the party, Pawar expressed outrage, asking, “Is it the party that asked the family to harass their daughter-in-law?” He also pointed out that he had attended the couple’s high-profile wedding in 2023 and given them the keys to an SUV, not knowing that they would commit such acts.
Addressing party functionaries in Pune, Pawar stressed the importance of upholding the principles of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj, Mahatma Phule, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in order to maintain communal harmony.
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