NCP activists storm Maharashtra Congress press briefing over insult to Sunetra Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party supporters interrupted a press conference held by Maharashtra Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal after a comment labeled deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar a "gungi dudiya".
In New Delhi, Nationalist Congress Party activists forcibly entered a press conference organized by Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal. Their action was a direct response to a statement made the previous day that described deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar as a "gungi dudiya," a term that sparked outrage among NCP ranks. The protesters disrupted the proceedings, demanding an apology for the slur.
The episode underscores growing friction between the NCP and the state Congress faction ahead of upcoming political contests in Maharashtra. Authorities noted that the incident remained non-violent and no one was harmed. The event was reported on Tuesday, reflecting the volatile nature of regional party dynamics.
Why it matters
The clash reveals deepening rivalry between Maharashtra's NCP and Congress, potentially affecting future state politics.
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