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NCP Workers Storm Maharashtra Congress Office

NCP workers protest at Congress office, Dy CM targeted

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Tue, 04 August 2026 at 04:49 pm
NCP Workers Storm Maharashtra Congress Office

A group of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers stormed the Maharashtra Congress office in Mumbai on Wednesday.

The protest was sparked by a remark made by a Congress leader, who referred to Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as 'gungi gudiya', which translates to 'dumb doll'.

The NCP workers were upset by the comment and decided to take matters into their own hands.

They barged into the Congress office, causing a commotion and disrupting the normal functioning of the office.

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the NCP and Congress in Maharashtra.

The two parties have been allies in the state government, but have had their differences in the past.

The 'gungi gudiya' remark was seen as a personal attack on Ajit Pawar, who is a senior NCP leader.

The NCP has demanded an apology from the Congress leader who made the remark.

The incident has sparked a war of words between the two parties, with each side trading accusations and counter-accusations.

The Maharashtra Congress office has been the scene of several protests and demonstrations in the past, but this incident was particularly notable due to the involvement of NCP workers.

The state government has been facing several challenges in recent times, including a worsening economic situation and a rise in COVID-19 cases.

The incident has added to the already tense atmosphere in the state's political circles.

The NCP and Congress will need to work together to address the state's challenges, but the current tensions between the two parties do not bode well for the future.

The people of Maharashtra are watching the developments closely, hoping that the two parties can put aside their differences and work towards the betterment of the state.

Frequently asked questions

What sparked the NCP workers' protest at the Congress office?

A Congress leader's remark referring to Dy CM Ajit Pawar as 'gungi gudiya'

What is the current relationship like between the NCP and Congress in Maharashtra?

The two parties are allies in the state government, but have had their differences in the past and are currently experiencing tensions

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