Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Mitkari Withdraws Tweet, Apologizes in Pawar-Krishna Controversy
A politician, Amol Mitkari, questioned an IPS officer's credentials after a video showed a Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, speaking to her about an issue.
Mitkari sought information about the officer's educational and caste certificates.
After facing criticism from other politicians, Mitkari apologized and retracted his tweet.
The incident started when the officer was investigating illegal activity.
The video shows Pawar talking sternly to the officer.
This occurred when revenue officials and the officer were taking action against illegal excavation.
NCP MLC Amol Mitkari retracted comments and apologized.
Mitkari had questioned IPS officer Anjana Krishna's credentials.
Ajit Pawar rebuked Krishna over the phone.
Pawar asked Krishna to stop action against illegal soil excavation.
Supriya Sule and Yashomati Thakur criticized Mitkari's actions.
- Who
- Amol Mitkari, Ajit Pawar, Anjana Krishna
- What
- Mitkari's tweet questioned IPS officer's credentials, prompting an apology.
- When
- Incident occurred August 31; Mitkari retracted tweet on Saturday.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Disagreement over Pawar's phone call with the officer, and the response from Mitkari.
Critics of Mitkari's Actions
Mitkari's supporters
Mitkari's Tweet
Critics of Mitkari's Actions
Mitkari's tweet was an overreach and possibly meant to intimidate the officer.
Mitkari's supporters
Mitkari's actions were possibly misconstrued, and he apologized for them.
- People Involved
- Amol Mitkari, Ajit Pawar, Anjana Krishna
- Incident
- Mitkari questioned IPS officer's credentials
- Mitkari's Actions
- Retracted comments, apologized, respects police force
- Pawar's Involvement
- Spoke to officer regarding illegal excavation
- Location
- Maharashtra, India
Sources
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‘Tough-talking’ or ‘bluff’ talking? Ajit Pawar finds himself in a row over call to IPS officer
NCP MLC withdraws tweet against IPS officer Anjana Krishna, apologises
Anubrata Mondal, Ajit Pawar, and a tale of India in two phone calls to police officers - Telegraph India
NCP MLC Amol Mitkari Withdraws Tweet Against IPS Officer Anjana Krishna, Apologises
NCP MLC withdraws tweet against IPS officer, apologises
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