CM says no probe into Pawar-led institute

The reports of such an inquiry, however, drew sharp criticism from Opposition NCP (SP) calling the move “politically motivated”.

- Abhay Khairnar

VSlisa research institute catering to sugar industry. Ajit Pawar, who rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar and allied with the BJP in 2023, is among the members of the VSI's governing body.

Early on Tuesday, BJP leader and revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule had said that a probe was ordered after the government received complaints about the VSI. “When the government or the chief minister receives a complaint, an inquiry has to be conducted. There is nothing to fear if everything is in order.”