CM Devendra Fadnavis had personally written to senior leaders inviting them to the event, said Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Bhaskar Jadhav. He also criticised the trade deal between India and the United States, claiming it would adversely impact cotton growers and fisherfolk in the state

The raids were carried out in the districts of Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar, with the ATS acting on credible information about extremist elements. The squad has been conducting these searches since early morning