₹1800 Cr Land Scam: Ajit Pawar's Son Under Fire, Deal Cancelled After Outcry

India Today

The focus of this special report is a major political controversy in Maharashtra involving a Pune land deal linked to Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Allegations centre on the firm Amadea Enterprises, linked to Parth Pawar, purchasing 40 acres of government land valued at around ₹1800 crore for approximately ₹300 crore. Amid mounting criticism, Ajit Pawar stated, ‘Parth and his associate were not aware that the land was owned by the government. The registration has been revoked, and no money changed hands’. The transaction has now been cancelled, and a high-level committee has been formed to investigate the alleged irregularities, including forgery and evasion of stamp duty. The opposition is demanding stringent action, while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that no one found guilty will be spared. Ajit Pawar maintains he has no connection to the deal and will not tolerate any wrongdoing.

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00:00Moving on, a land deal of VVIP Neta's son that is allegedly a scam has now grabbed everyone's attention.

00:09Now amid mounting criticism over the scandal involving Sun Parth Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar,

00:15who has announced that the controversial Pune land deal along with all related documents and transactions stands cancelled.

00:22The Deputy Chief Minister has confirmed that a high-level probe panel has been constituted to investigate all allegations.

00:30With a report that is expected to come within a month.

00:32However, the NCP Chief has denied any wrongdoing by himself or his son, asserting that they had no role in any alleged malpractice.

00:41The decision to cancel the deal came after Ajit Pawar held a series of meetings,

00:45first with Senior Party leaders and then with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnamis.

00:49The allegations center on Amade Enterprises, a firm that is linked to Parth Pawar, Ajit Pawar's son,

00:56which purchased government land in violation of rules for Rs. 300 crore, despite its market value that was around Rs. 1,800 crore.

01:06The firm is also accused of forging documents and evading the mandatory 2% stamp duty.

01:11Meanwhile, the opposition continues to target the Maharashtra government,

01:14demanding strict action against the Deputy Chief Minister's son.

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