India, Oct. 31 -- Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday disapproved of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women (MSCW) chairperson Rupali Chakankar's remarks in the alleged suicide of a 26-year-old female doctor in Phaltan, saying that Chakankar's approach was 'unacceptable'. His statement came amid growing criticism of the state government and commission's handling of the case.

The female doctor, posted at the Phaltan sub-district hospital in Satara district, allegedly committed suicide earlier this week following workplace harassment involving police personnel; triggering widespread outrage and calls for accountability from across the political spectrum.

After a telephonic conversation with the victim's family, Ajit Pawar tol...