In Pune’s upscale Mundhwa‑Koregaon Park area, a controversial land deal has landed Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the spotlight.
Pawar said he has no ties to the purchase of a 40‑acre government plot that sold for roughly ₹300 crore—far below its estimated market value of ₹1,800 crore. His son, Parth Pawar, who runs the company Amedia Enterprises, is a partner in the firm that bought the land.
Pawar distances himself from the deal
“I have never instructed any officer to benefit my relatives,” Ajit Pawar told reporters. “I do not have any connection with this transaction, and I will take strict action if anyone misuses my name.” He added that he supports Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s probe and is committed to obeying the law.
Parth Pawar claims innocence
Parth Pawar, the young officer behind the purchase, said he “has done nothing wrong.” He remains silent on whether the sale was fair or if any officials were implicated.
Chief Minister backs investigations
Fadnavis said he has already asked the Revenue Department, the Inspector General of Registration and Land Records for a full audit. “We must get the right information before making any conclusions,” he said. He will hold a press briefing tomorrow once the investigation is complete.
Allegations of a massive undervaluation
Former opposition leader Ambadas Danve accused Ajit Pawar of abusing power to secure the ₹300 crore deal, noting that Amedia’s share capital is just ₹1 lakh. Danve said the land was marked as “Watan” (reserved for the Mahar community) and was sold for a fraction of its true worth. He called for a police probe and highlighted the suspension of Tehsildar Suryakant Yewale and Sub‑Registrar Ravindra Taru for their roles in the transaction.
Revenue Department to act on formal complaints
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule confirmed the department would review the case only after receiving a written complaint, currently being drafted by anti‑corruption activist Anjali Damania.
Broader implications
The case raises questions about how government land in Pune is sold and whether high‑profile families can influence the process. If the probe finds wrongdoing, Maharashtra officials say strict penalties could follow.
The debate over the land sale continues as state politicians, the media, and the public await more details from the investigation.
Source: ianslive
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