Supporters of MLAs Jitendra Awhad, Gopichand Padalkar clash in Maharashtra legislature premises

Security personnel intervened and stopped the clash between the two groups. The issue was immediately brought to the notice of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar who has ordered an inquiry into the incident and assured that appropriate action will be taken against those responsible.

The incident comes a day after both the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) had a heated argument outside the Vidhan Bhavan gates, allegedly after Padalkar slammed his car door on Awhad.

Following the incident, Awhad, along with senior NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil and Nitin Deshmukh — one of the Awhad's supporters involved in the clash — met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Vidhan Bhavan.

Fadnavis termed the incident "wrong and unfortunate".

“As the premises is under the Speaker of the Assembly and the Chairman of the Legislative Council, I request both to take cognisance of the developments and initiate appropriate action against those responsible,” Fadnavis said.

Meanwhile, several MLAs and Members of Legislative Council (MLC) have raised concerns about the increasing number of visitors within the Vidhan Bhavan premises.

Ashish Shelar, a senior minister in the Mahayuti government, while speaking in the legislative assembly, said it is high time to consider restrictions — possibly even a ban — on the use of mobile phones within the premises.

“People rush to take pictures [with leaders] and use mobile cameras. This has become an issue for many, as highlighted by the members. We do not want any restriction or ban, but the situation has reached a point where such measures must be considered,” Shelar said, requesting the Speaker to take appropriate action.

 

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