Maharashtra’s ruling and opposition leaders condemned Sadabhau Khot, a BJP legislator, for making derogatory remarks about NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s face. Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM and Sharad’s nephew, called Khot’s comments “highly condemnable” and demanded an apology. Khot later apologized, retracting his statement. The incident sparked protests, with NCP workers expressing their outrage over the remarks.