During the event, he announced the launching of ‘Shakti Abhiyan’ in Baramati to focus on empowering women, ensuring child safety, and awakening the youth.

Pawar would discuss this issue with Union home minister Amit Shah, he said, speaking to reporters at Baramati in Pune district, his assembly constituency

Maharashtra's deputy chief minister suggested lowering the legal age for defining 'juvenile' in criminal cases from 18 to 14. He argued that 17-year-olds are increasingly involved in serious crimes and are aware of their age-based immunity.