A heated discussion broke out in the Maharashtra legislative council after BJP leader Praveen Darekar criticised Maratha quota campaigner Manoj Jarange's combative words against Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, blaming senior politician Sharad Pawar. The opposition objected to Darekar's remarks, causing a commotion and a temporary delay of the session.

Jarange, speaking to a crowd in Antarwali Sarati hamlet, claimed that Fadnavis was planning against him and said he would hold a protest in Mumbai. He also claimed to have been subjected to a saline poisoning attempt but did not provide any further specifics, reported PTI.