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A political storm has erupted in Pune over allegations of a land grab involving Parth Pawar, the grandnephew of NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, and son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. It is alleged that Parth’s company, Amadea Enterprises, purchased government land worth over Rs 1,800 crore for just Rs 300 crore, circumventing regulations regarding “Watan” land and receiving a substantial stamp duty waiver. While two cases have been filed, Parth has not been named, drawing criticism from the opposition. Sharad Pawar has called for a full and public investigation into the matter. Ajit Pawar claims his son was unaware the land was government property.

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Pawar Calls for Probe Amid Land Grab Allegations Involving Grandnephew

Pune, Maharashtra – NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has broken his silence on allegations that his grandnephew, Parth Pawar, is involved in a massive land grab in Pune. The accusations center around Amadea Enterprises LLP, where Parth is a partner, allegedly purchasing 43 acres of government land worth over Rs 1,800 crore for a mere Rs 300 crore.

“The Chief Minister has publicly said that the matter is serious. So he must conduct an inquiry and place the facts before the people,” Pawar stated on Saturday, demanding a full and transparent investigation.

The land in question allegedly falls under the ‘Watan’ category, which, under the Bombay Inferior Village Watans Abolition Act, 1958, restricts its sale without government permission. Reports also suggest a significant stamp duty waiver was granted shortly after the deal.

The controversy has sparked a political firestorm, with the opposition questioning why Parth Pawar has not been named in the two cases filed in connection with the land deal. Rahul Gandhi has even weighed in, calling the situation “land theft”.

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Parth’s father, defended his son, claiming he was unaware the land was government property. He stated that neither he nor his office had any involvement in the transaction, and that no payment was made.

Sharad Pawar distanced himself from earlier defenses of Parth by his daughter, Supriya Sule, calling it her personal opinion. The investigation into the land deal is expected to be closely watched, given the high-profile individuals involved and the potential political ramifications.

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