Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Landge vs. Pawar: Political Clash Over Cow Vigilantes in Maharashtra
BJP MLA Mahesh Landge is disagreeing with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar over the treatment of cow protectors, called gaurakshaks.
Landge supports them and wants them protected from false accusations, while Pawar wants to limit their actions.
This clash is seen as a move by Landge to gain political advantage in the upcoming local elections in his constituency, Bhosari, especially since Pawar and his party are aiming to increase their influence there.
This is not the first time the two have publicly disagreed.
BJP MLA Mahesh Landge opposed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's stance on cow vigilantes.
Landge supports gaurakshaks, assuring protection from false cases.
Pawar directed police to limit actions by private individuals on animal transport.
Landge's statement is seen as a strategic move for upcoming local body polls in Bhosari.
This is the second public disagreement between Landge and Pawar this year.
- Who
- Mahesh Landge (BJP MLA) and Ajit Pawar (Deputy CM).
- What
- Mahesh Landge took a stance against Ajit Pawar regarding the actions of cow vigilantes.
- When
- Recently, with the local body polls approaching.
- Where
- Bhosari constituency, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Landge aims to strengthen his position in Bhosari, especially ahead of local elections.
Mahesh Landge (BJP)
Ajit Pawar (NCP)
Cow Vigilante Actions
Mahesh Landge (BJP)
Supports cow vigilantes and their activities.
Ajit Pawar (NCP)
Wants to restrict actions by private individuals regarding animal transport.
- Politicians Involved
- Mahesh Landge, Ajit Pawar
- Political Parties
- BJP, NCP
- Location
- Bhosari, Maharashtra
- Disagreement Topic
- Cow vigilantes
- Election Context
- Upcoming local body polls
