Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has addressed speculation surrounding his absence during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visit to Mumbai. Pawar asserted that he had informed Shah's office in advance about his prior commitments, dismissing any conjecture regarding his absence, reported PTI.

According to the report, during Shah's visit, he paid visits to the residences of Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to seek blessings from Lord Ganesh. He also made an appearance at the renowned Lalbaug cha Raja pandal and delivered the Laxmanrao Inamdar Memorial Lecture at Mumbai University, where he discussed the cooperation movement.