Sharad Pawar breaks silence on SC verdict in Sushant's probe; drags in CBI's unsolved case

Issuing his first response a day after Supreme Court's verdict to hand over death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput to CBI, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said that Maharashtra government should accept decision and cooperate with central ncy. On August 19, while hearing petition of actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of case related to Sushant's death from Patna Police to Mumbai Police, top Court ruled that Bihar government's recommendations for a CBI probe were valid.

Taking to Twitter, Sharad Pawar opined that he is 'sure' MVA government will respect judgment of apex court, however, he raked up a pending investigation by CBI. Casting aspersions on central ncy, NCP supremo mentioned Narendra Dabholkar’s murder case who was shot dead in Pune on August 20, 2013. 

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Pawar vs Pawar in NCP

Earlier on Wednesday, in what seemed to be a rift in Maha Vikas Aghadi, Sharad Pawar's grandnephew Parth Pawar hailed decision even as Maharashtra government's arguments in case was rejected by Supreme Court. Parth Pawar who suffered a big defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha polls had earlier met Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on July 27 seeking a CBI probe into death of Sushant. 

Reacting to Parth's statement, NCP leader Rohit Pawar said he is proud of Mumbai police. When reporters sought his cousin Rohit Pawar’s response on tweet, he said, “I do t kw what Parth tweeted and why he did so, but we are proud of Mumbai police and we trust m."

NCP chief had earlier mocked his own grand-nephew Parth Pawar for his demand to refer Sushant Singh Rajput death case to CBI. Stating that he doesn't give any importance to statements made by Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son, NCP supremo termed him as "immature". Asserting that he kws Mumbai Police for last 50 years, Pawar affirmed full faith in probe conducted by former. 

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Supreme Court's verdict

top court in its verdict on August 19 t only gave d to a CBI probe in case but also recognized jurisdiction of Bihar Police saying that it is competent to give consent for a CBI investigation. Justice Hrishikesh Roy in his verdict said that  apex court is ordering a CBI probe and added that FIR by Bihar Police is valid. "It is a court-ordered CBI investigation. Maharashtra govt must comply and assist," top court said.

It is to be ted that Bihar government has already given its d to a CBI probe and central ncy has begun its work. However, opposition by Maharashtra government and Rhea Chakraborty in top court was a hindrance to CBI, which has w been removed. 

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