The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has ordered the state police to increase security for Sharad Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief. This comes after his daughter and party MP, Supriya Sule, claimed that her father had received death threats from unknown individuals. The Chief Minister has assured Pawar’s safety, stating that the police will beef up security if necessary, and has instructed them to investigate the matter.
Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has also weighed in, saying that issuing threats to a prominent opposition leader will not be tolerated, despite political and ideological differences between the parties.
Sule has reported receiving a threatening message on WhatsApp, directed at her father. She has labelled this “low-level politics” and has urged the Maharashtra and Union Home Ministries to take action, warning that they will be held responsible if justice isn’t done in such cases.
Overall, it is a concerning situation that underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of prominent political figures. The police must take swift action to ensure the security of those who have received threats, and political leaders should do everything in their power to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. It is crucial for all parties to uphold civility and respect, both in person and on social media, in order to maintain a healthy political discourse.
