If I'd known, I would have told Parth not to go ahead with land deal: Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar
If hindsight were a superpower, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar might have saved his son Parth a whole political tempest by simply giving him a heads-up before the infamous Pune land deal. Pawar’s candid admission — "If I'd known, I would have told Parth not to go ahead with the land deal" — underscores the tricky terrain politicians’ families often tread, especially when legal nuances collide with public scrutiny. It highlights the broader expectation that officials remain vigilant not only about their own actions but also those of their close relatives.
This controversy centers on a 40-acre Pune plot reserved for Dalits, sold far below market value to Parth Pawar’s company, Amadea Holdings LLP, igniting allegations of preferential treatment and land misuse. Ajit Pawar clarified that neither he nor Parth had been aware the land was government-owned, and the deal has since been cancelled amid an ongoing probe headed by Additional Chief Secretary Vikas Kharge. The investigation aims to uncover how the sale was authorised without full legal compliance. As political opposition intensifies and legal inquiries proceed, this episode illustrates the delicate balance between governance, family interests, and public accountability in Indian politics.[1][2][3][6][9]
