Overview
- State president Ravindra Chavan stayed Choudhary’s entry pending review following criticism from opposition parties and on social media.
- The BJP said official records show Choudhary is not named in any FIR or chargesheet, and its media cell described him as a witness rather than an accused.
- Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the initial decision, saying local units conducted due diligence before the induction.
- Choudhary denied wrongdoing, said he went to help at the request of police, and urged that the issue not be given a political colour.
- Opponents accused the BJP of double standards over the 2020 Palghar killings, a case that saw 251 arrests and 15 juveniles detained and remains a source of political contention.