Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar distanced himself from over a land deal in Pune allegedly linked to his son, Parth Pawar, saying he was not aware of any deal and had personally requested CM Devendra Fadnavis to initiate an inquiry into the case.

“Several allegations were levelled against me in the past and none of them were proven. I knew nothing about this deal. I spoke to CM and told him that even though my relatives are involved in this deal, I requested him to initiate an inquiry," he said.

Ajit Pawar instructed all IAS officers not to entertain any person who comes with some work citing his reference, if that is against the rules. “Let the inquiry proceed, which will give all of us a clear picture about who made calls, who put pressure on me regarding this case."

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