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Maharashtra Congress and NCP (SP) criticised the Delhi Police for shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital during his hunger strike, alleging the Centre was suppressing democratic dissent. They urged the government to hold talks with protesters instead of resorting to force

The state NCP chief also alleged that more than 300 farmers have died in the ongoing protest against the three new central farm laws.

Khadse, who is believed to have strained ties with Fadnavis, comes from Jalgaon district of the Khandesh region.

Maharashtra minister and state NCP chief Jayant Patil announced formation of the cell and also pitched for giving equal treatment to the LGBT community members.