Atrocities against girls and women rising in Maharashtra, govt should remain alert: Sharad Pawar

Sharad Pawar, head of NCP (SP), highlighted the increasing crimes against women and girls in Maharashtra, citing the shocking Badlapur incident. He urged the home department to take action. Despite CM Shinde calling the protests political, Pawar emphasised the public’s genuine outrage. A statewide bandh is planned on August 24 to protest.