Why did Jitendra Awhad call Gopichand Padalkar a 'mangalsutra thief'? What is the reason?

Awhad Vs Padalkar: During the monsoon session, the supporters of NCP Sharad Pawar faction MLA Jitendra Awhad and BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar clashed in the premises of the legislature. After this incident, protests are being expressed from all levels. However, this controversy was fueled by the incidents of a few days ago. A few days ago, Jitendra Awhad referred to Padalkar as a 'mangalsutra thief'. After this, Padalkar also gave an angry reaction.
The allegation of 'mangalsutra thief' against Gopichand Padalkar is a term used by political opponents, especially NCP leaders, to target him after an incident a few years ago. Padalkar has always denied these allegations and calls them politically motivated.
What are the allegations against Gopichand Padalkar?
Gopichand Padalkar was accused of being a 'mangalsutra thief' a few years ago, after a specific incident. It happened at a wedding. It was alleged that during an argument or scuffle at the wedding, the mangalsutra from the necks of some women was stolen or lost. Padalkar's name was added to this case, due to which he was later called 'mangalsutra thief' by the opposition.
Gopichand Padalkar's explanation
Gopichand Padalkar has always denied the allegations of 'mangalsutra theft' against him. He has clarified that he was not present at the time of the fight at the wedding where the incident allegedly took place. He claims that the case against him was filed out of political enmity, specifically at the behest of the then leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party.
The accusation of 'mangalsutra thief' against Gopichand Padalkar stems from an incident a few years ago and is a term used by political opponents, particularly NCP leaders, to target him. Padalkar has always denied the allegations and calls them politically motivated.