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Fire Injures 16 During NCP Victory Celebrations
On December 21, 2025, in Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra, a fire broke out during the victory celebrations of the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) for winning the Jejuri Municipal Council elections.
The fire started when turmeric offerings, which were reportedly adulterated, fell on lit 'diyas' near the steps of the Jejuri temple.
Sixteen people, including party workers and victorious candidates Swarupa Khomne and Monika Ghadge, were injured.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, and the police have launched a probe into the incident.
The NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) won 17 seats, securing a clear majority in the elections.
Supriya Sule, the Member of Parliament from Pune's Baramati, stated that the turmeric was adulterated and expressed her condolences.
Fire broke out during NCP victory celebrations in Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra on December 21, 2025.
Turmeric offerings, reportedly adulterated, fell on lit 'diyas', causing the fire and injuring 16 people.
Victorious candidates Swarupa Khomne and Monika Ghadge were among the injured.
The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, and the police have launched a probe.
NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) won 17 seats, securing a clear majority in the Jejuri Municipal Council elections.
- Who
- NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) workers and victorious candidates Swarupa Khomne and Monika Ghadge
- What
- Fire during victory celebrations
- Where
- Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Why
- Turmeric offerings fell on lit 'diyas', causing a fire
Key facts
- Date
- December 21, 2025
- Location
- Jejuri, Pune, Maharashtra
- Injured
- 16
- Victorious Party
- NCP (Ajit Pawar faction)
- Victorious Candidates
- Swarupa Khomne, Monika Ghadge
- Cause of Fire
- Turmeric offerings falling on lit 'diyas'
- Adulterated Turmeric
- Yes, according to Supriya Sule
Quotes
Eyewitness
A person who witnessed the incident
“The spark of fire was sudden, and it didn't give any time to react to people present on the spot.”
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Police official
A law enforcement officer investigating the incident
“Due to adulteration, the material must have become highly reactive when dispersed in the air near open flames.”
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Sources
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