Mumbai: In a development that has created ripples in the Maharashtra politics, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into allegations of irregularities in a multi-crore land deal in a prime location in Pune involving Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar’s son and businessman Parth Pawar.

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has called for the resignation of Ajit Pawar, who is a crucial ally of the BJP, which leads the Maha Yuti government.

“Prime facie, the issue looks serious. I have sought all information concerning the case from the relevant departments. Orders have been given to conduct a probe. I can speak about it and the action to be taken after getting all the details.”,” said Fadnavis, who is the state’s Home Minister.

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