It is not clear whether the Majalgaon MLA, who belongs to the NCP faction led by deputy CM Ajit Pawar, was present inside the residence at the time of the incident. Reacting to the incident chief minister Eknath Shinde said, "Manoj Jarange Patil (Maratha reservation activist) should take note of the fact what turn this protest is taking. It is going in the wrong direction." Manoj Jarange Patil, who works as a coordinator for the Maratha Morcha, is on a hunger strike unto death demanding reservation for the Maratha community.