Sharad Pawar is an Indian politician and the founder of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Born on December 12, 1940, in Baramati, Maharashtra, Pawar has had a long and influential career in Indian politics, holding various positions such as Union Minister of Agriculture from 2004-2014 and Chief Minister of Maharashtra multiple times. Known for his strategic political acumen, he has been a prominent figure in Maharashtra and national politics, focusing on issues like agriculture, rural development, and economic growth.

In February 2021, BOOM fact-checked a viral video claiming that Pawar was slapped for criticizing cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the context of the farmers' protests.

BOOM’s investigation revealed that the video was actually from November 2011 and unrelated to any recent events.