Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Fadnavis Alleges Congress Staged Pune Programme Ruckus
Devendra Fadnavis said a disturbance at a Congress event in Pune may have been planned.
He accused Congress leaders of bringing students to the programme for political reasons.
He also said influencers were asked to create favorable publicity.
Fadnavis criticized Rahul Gandhi’s programmes as being focused on organizing events and attracting media coverage.
He said controversies were created before some programmes began.
The chief minister said evidence supported the allegations made by Navnath Ban.
He promised that the Pune incident would be investigated.
He said people found responsible could face action.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis alleged that a ruckus at a Congress programme in Pune was pre-planned.
Fadnavis accused Congress of using students and influencers to generate political publicity.
He described Rahul Gandhi’s programmes as focused on “event management” and media attention.
The chief minister said allegations by Navnath Ban were supported by evidence and that the incident would be investigated.
Fadnavis made the remarks in Navi Mumbai while launching the Campus Connect–Drug-Free Awareness Campaign.
- Who
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Congress, students, influencers and Rahul Gandhi are mentioned.
- What
- Fadnavis alleged that a ruckus at a Congress programme in Pune was pre-planned for political publicity.
- When
- The remarks were made on Saturday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Fadnavis spoke in Navi Mumbai about an incident at a Congress programme in Pune.
- Why
- Fadnavis alleged that the event was used to create controversy, attract media attention and generate publicity for Congress.
- Speaker
- Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister
- Incident
- A ruckus at a Congress programme in Pune
- Allegation
- The disturbance was pre-planned for political publicity
- People mentioned
- Students and influencers were allegedly involved in publicity efforts
- Investigation
- Fadnavis said the Pune incident would be investigated
- Potential action
- Action would be taken against those found responsible
- Occasion
- Launch of the Campus Connect–Drug-Free Awareness Campaign by Navi Mumbai Police