Protest Erupts During Ajit Pawar's Jan Samman Yatra in Pune

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar faced protests with black flags during his Jan Samman Yatra in Pune's Junnar area. Protesters, carrying BJP flags, criticized Pawar for sidelining allies. NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari demanded clarification from BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar also met with officials for environment-friendly development works.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was met with protests as he embarked on his Jan Samman Yatra in Pune's Junnar area on Sunday. Demonstrators waved black flags and BJP flags, accusing Pawar of sidelining coalition allies in official functions.

NCP spokesperson Amol Mitkari called on BJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to address the incident, expressing frustration over what he termed a separate agenda from the BJP supporters.

During the Yatra, Pawar held discussions with tourism officials and environmentalists, stressing that development projects should prioritize environmental sustainability.

(With inputs from agencies.)