Pune: Meeting Between Notorious Criminal Asif Dadhi and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar Sparks Concerns
Pimpri/Mumbai, 5th February 2024:The recent meeting between the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, and notorious criminal Asif Dadhi has raised eyebrows and stirred concerns about the implications of such engagements. The meeting comes on the heels of another controversial encounter where Pune gangster Gajanan Marne met Parth Pawar, the son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Asif Dadhi reportedly visited Ajit Pawar’s Devagiri bungalow in Mumbai to extend an invitation for an upcoming event. Sources suggest Dadhi’s association with an organisation focused on transgender issues may have been the reason for the meeting. However, the direct interaction between a prominent politician and a figure with a criminal history has ignited speculation and apprehension across the state.
Asif Dadhi’s criminal record spans 36 years, marked by multiple cases of assault, attempted murder, theft, kidnapping, and possession of weapons. His recent arrest by the Pune Police’s Crime Branch in 2021, for making threats, underscores his continued involvement in criminal activities.
The engagement between politicians and notorious individuals in Pune has become a cause for concern, especially following Gajanan Marne’s meeting with Ajit Pawar’s son Parth Pawar and gangster Hemant Dabhekar’s visit to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son MP Shrikant Shinde. The potential implications of these associations range from criminal collaborations to electoral influence and financial support. This trend raises questions about the democratic integrity of the region and underscores the need for thorough investigations to uphold public safety and the rule of law.
