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]]>Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the deal as prima facie serious and confirmed that he has sought detailed information from the concerned departments. Ajit Pawar, however, denied any involvement in the disputed transaction, insisting that he has no connection with it.
The Opposition parties attacked the ruling Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, NCP, and Shiv Sena, demanding a judicial inquiry into what they called a violation of government land laws. The state administration has formed a probe panel led by Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Vikas Kharge to investigate the alleged misuse of procedures.
According to officials, the case involves around 40 acres of government-owned Mahar Vatan land located in Pune’s Mundhwa area. The property was reportedly sold to Amadea Enterprises LLP, a private firm in which Parth Pawar is a partner, for ₹300 crore. The land, marked as belonging to the state, was allegedly sold without proper authorization, and stamp duty was waived.
Inspector General of Registration Ravindra Binwade stated that the inquiry would determine how the transfer took place and whether the exemption granted followed legal norms. He confirmed that Sub-Registrar RB Taru from Haveli No 4 office has been suspended for approving the registration without the necessary clearance. The registration was done despite the absence of a no-objection certificate from competent authorities, causing what officials said was a loss to the state exchequer.
The registration documents reportedly showed the land in the name of the Mumbai Government on the 7/12 extract. The sale was executed through a power of attorney involving over 270 individuals who transferred the land to the firm via a Pune resident named Shital Tejwani. Officials added that a tehsildar-rank officer, Suryakant Yewale, already suspended in another case, is also under investigation for allowing the illegal transfer of government land.
In Nagpur, Chief Minister Fadnavis told reporters that the issue appeared serious and that he had ordered a full inquiry. Ajit Pawar reiterated that he had neither directed any officer nor sought any benefit for his family members. He stated that any wrongdoing should be probed by the Chief Minister and clarified that his relatives manage their own business activities independently.
BJP minister Nitesh Rane said that the government would show zero tolerance toward corruption and no one would be spared if found guilty. Industry Minister Uday Samant, however, defended Parth Pawar, saying the firm’s documents appeared legitimate and that his department had no role in granting the incentives or exemptions.
Opposition leaders including Congress’s Vijay Wadettiwar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray accused the government of shielding those involved. Wadettiwar alleged that the approval process for the land transfer moved unusually fast through official channels and that stamp duty worth ₹21 crore was waived in record time. Thackeray expressed skepticism about the inquiry, suggesting that the government would ultimately protect the accused.
The investigation led by senior officials is ongoing, with the committee expected to review all related documents and financial exemptions to determine how the public land was transferred and whether the process complied with existing laws.
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]]>According to Anirudh Bhuwalka, Founder and Managing Director of Blue Energy Motors Ltd, the company has already invested USD 50 million in its existing operations. “Our goal is to sell 30,000 heavy-duty electric and LNG-powered trucks cumulatively over the next five years,” Bhuwalka told PTI.
Earlier in the day, the company unveiled its first heavy-duty electric truck equipped with swappable battery technology, along with the launch of India’s first electric highway corridor between Mumbai and Pune.
The corridor was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who hailed the milestone as a significant advancement in sustainable transport. “This launch showcases Maharashtra’s leadership in sustainable innovation,” Fadnavis said, describing the event as a ‘Tesla Moment’ for the Indian freight industry.
He added that Blue Energy Motors’ “Made-in-India electric truck with battery-swapping technology, along with the Mumbai–Pune corridor, aligns with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and a greener, self-reliant future.”
Bhuwalka noted that more than 1,000 LNG-powered Blue Energy trucks are already operational, giving the company a 60% market share in India’s green trucking sector.
The company currently operates a manufacturing facility in Chakan (Pune), with a production capacity of 10,000 trucks per year. Backed by Essar and FPT Industrial (Iveco Group), Blue Energy Motors first introduced its LNG-powered truck in September 2022.
Anshuman Ruia, Director at Essar, said, “This launch marks a milestone in India’s decarbonisation journey. It reinforces our commitment to cleaner energy, advanced technology, and sustainable logistics — driving the shift toward a low-carbon and resilient economy.” marking a major step toward green freight mobility.
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]]>A BJP MLA and chief whip in the Maharashtra Assembly, Ashish Shelar asked that is this administration getting orders from the Taliban? Why are there so many restrictions on Hindu festivities in Maharashtra?” Because of the Covid-19 outbreak, the state administration has outlawed the annual “Dahi Handi” celebrations on Janmashtami.
Claiming the Shiv Sena was affecting on its “Hindutva” when the Bombay High Court limited the height of human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations, claiming it was the same party that raised “hue and cry” when the Bombay High Court limited the height of human pyramids during Dahi Handi celebrations.
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