Vaishnavi Hagavane case: Netizens angry over Sushil Hagavane's Facebook post

The tragic case of Vaishnavi Hagawane's death has sparked widespread outrage across Maharashtra. In a significant development, all individuals involved in torturing Vaishnavi have been arrested today. Additionally, the custody of her young son has been granted to her family members. In a related political move, her father-in-law and brother-in-law have been expelled from the Nationalist Ajit Pawar Party. As the investigation continues into Vaishnavi’s suicide, new revelations have emerged, bringing further attention to the actions of her brother-in-law, Sushil Hagawane. A Facebook post made by Sushil has now come under intense scrutiny, particularly in the wake of Vaishnavi’s death.

Sushil Hagawane, while working with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), had posted a controversial statement during the campaign for Baramati's then-candidate, Sunetra Pawar. In his post, Sushil had written, "This time, let’s elect not the daughter-in-law but the son-in-law... Let’s show the world that if the daughter-in-law leaves the house, she can build an empire on her own, just like the son-in-law can make history... One vote for the son-in-law."

Sunetra Pawar, wife of the state’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, had contested the Lok Sabha elections from Baramati, in a race against Supriya Sule of the Sharad Pawar faction of the NCP. The post, made during his active participation in the campaign, has now sparked outrage, especially following the tragic events surrounding Vaishnavi's suicide. Many netizens have criticized Sushil's words, accusing him of promoting harmful notions of family dynamics, which some now believe may have contributed to the toxic environment Vaishnavi endured. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Vaishnavi Hagawane's death, as public outcry grows and more details come to light