However, opposition parties claimed that police lathi-charged warkaris and demanded a high-level probe and strict action. NCP demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis if he cannot handle the law and order situation. “I condemn the (state) government for the incident of lathi-charge on warkaris. Maharashtra opposition leader Ajit Pawar claimed that the lathicharge incident was painful. "There was an altercation when police tried to stop them," Choubey said but refuted allegations that police lathi-charged warkaris.

Source: Mint June 12, 2023 16:53 UTC