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Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Narendra Pawar Resigns After FIR Registers in Alleged Gang-Rape Case
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Core Event: FIR Registration and Allegations
Police in Thane (rural) filed a First Information Report (FIR) on Thursday, September 17, 2026, against former Kalyan West BJP MLA Narendra Pawar and dismissed constable Shailesh Patil. The complaint alleges the two men gang-raped a 22-year-old married woman at a farmhouse in Bapgaon, Bhiwandi taluka, after threatening her with a firearm and forcing her to consume alcohol. Charges include gang-rape and criminal intimidation with a weapon.
Background & Context: Pawar’s Political Career and Party Roles
Narendra Baburao Pawar was elected MLA from Kalyan West in 2014 as a BJP candidate. He lost the 2019 election as an independent, later rejoined the BJP and held organisational posts, including state president of the party’s Bhatke Vimukta Aghadi.
Timeline of Key Developments
| Date (occurred) | Event |
|---|---|
| September 12 | The complainant says Pawar called her to his Kalyan office, then took her to a farmhouse in Bapgaon. |
| September 13 | Pawar allegedly summoned the woman again; Patil threatened her with a weapon and forced her to drink alcohol; Pawar is said to have sexually assaulted her before leaving. |
| September 16 | The woman contacted Congress corporator Kanchan Kulkarni via Instagram, sharing video and text evidence. |
| September 17 | Padgha police, acting on directions from Maharashtra DGP Sadanand Date, registered the FIR. Pawar submitted a resignation letter to BJP state president Ravindra Chavan, seeking acceptance of his resignation from all party posts. |
Data & Statistics
- Victim: 22-year-old married woman, resident of Kalyan.
- Accused: Narendra Pawar and Shailesh Patil.
- Location: private farmhouse in Bapgaon, Bhiwandi taluka.
- Weapon: firearm used to threaten the victim.
- Alleged sequence: Pawar’s assault followed by Patil’s assault after Pawar left.
- Return to victim’s home: around 4 a.m., driven by Patil’s domestic caretaker.
Official Statements & Responses
- Police: Senior Police Inspector Pankaj Giri confirmed the FIR was filed under provisions covering gang-rape and criminal intimidation with a weapon, and that investigative teams are searching for the two accused.
- Maharashtra DGP: Sadanand Date directed Padgha police to verify the complaint and register the case.
- Narendra Pawar: In his resignation letter Pawar called the FIR “false” and alleged a conspiracy to defame him, saying stepping down would protect the BJP’s image.
- Kanchan Kulkarni (Congress corporator): After reviewing the victim’s video and chat evidence, Kulkarni accompanied her to the police station and demanded the accused be arrested within 48 hours, warning of a protest if the demand is not met.
What’s Next
Police investigations continue, with a manhunt for Pawar and Patil. The case will be examined by investigative agencies, and further legal action will depend on the evidence collected. Pawar has pledged cooperation with the inquiry.