New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Mahrashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar clarified about the viral video of heated talks with a woman IPS officer, claiming that his "intention" was "not to interfere with law enforcement but to ensure that the situation on the ground remained calm and did not escalate further."

It was alleged that Ajit Pawar was upbraiding the officer for taking action against goons illegally excavating material used in road construction in a village in Solapur, Maharashtra. The video of the incident soon went viral, with party leaders weighing in on the situation.

"My attention has been drawn to certain videos circulating regarding my interaction with police officials in Solapur. Let me state clearly that my intention was not to interfere...