Mumbai, July 29 -- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar today issued a strict warning to his party MLAs and ministers, stating that the party is being defamed due to their inappropriate behaviour.

"If anyone makes such a mistake again, don't even bother to come to me, just walk away from there," Pawar told his party MLAs.

His remarks come amid growing controversy surrounding Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate, whose resignation remains unexplained. Pawar convened a meeting with party ministers and legislators to address their increasing indiscipline.

Kokate has recently been at the centre of criticism due to his controversial remarks against farmers and a viral video showing him allegedly playing the card game Rummy during a legislative s...