Congress calls for probe over BJP’s ‘use of blackmail’ to bring Ajit Pawar into NDA fold

The Congress has called for an investigation into the alleged coercion and blackmail used to bring NCP leader Ajit Pawar into the NDA fold in Maharashtra. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh cited Ajit Pawar’s recent remarks, claiming that the BJP’s “washing machine” was powerful in Maharashtra. Ramesh highlighted the BJP’s earlier allegations of corruption against Ajit Pawar and claimed that he was forced to join the NDA through threats related to these charges. Ramesh emphasized the seriousness of the situation and called for an investigation into the matter. Ajit Pawar has alleged that he was “backstabbed” by a colleague, leading to an open inquiry against him in the irrigation scam.