Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Shiv Sena Accuses Maharashtra Govt of Ambulance Scam
Imagine someone bought ambulances for a much higher price than they should have.
Sanjay Raut says this happened in Maharashtra, claiming that a large sum of money meant for ambulances went to a foundation run by an MP named Shrikant Shinde.
He says the ambulances were bought at an inflated cost.
However, Uday Samant from the ruling party disagrees and says these accusations are not true.
The case involves a company called Sumeet Facilities, which was given the contract.
The actual cost was much lower.
It's like paying way too much for something and questions are raised about where the extra money went.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Maharashtra government of an ambulance scam.
Raut claimed Rs 800 crore was diverted to a foundation run by MP Shrikant Shinde.
The contract for ambulance procurement was awarded to Sumeet Facilities Limited.
The actual cost of the ambulances was Rs 100 crore, but the amount was inflated.
Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant rejected the allegations, stating they had no basis.
- Who
- Sanjay Raut (accuser) and Shrikant Shinde, Uday Samant, and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Alleged ambulance scam involving inflated costs and diverted funds.
- When
- July 25, according to the article.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- Allegations of financial impropriety and corruption in ambulance procurement.
Allegations by Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena Rejects Claims
Nature of the Scam
Allegations by Sanjay Raut
Rs 800 crore ambulance scam
Shiv Sena Rejects Claims
Charges have no basis.
Fund Destination
Allegations by Sanjay Raut
Funds diverted to Shrikant Shinde Foundation
Shiv Sena Rejects Claims
No basis for the allegations.
Key figures involvement
Allegations by Sanjay Raut
Amit Salunke, a close aide, was arrested.
Shiv Sena Rejects Claims
Charges have no value.
- Accusation
- Ambulance scam of Rs 800 crore.
- Accuser
- Sanjay Raut.
- Accused
- Maharashtra government and MP Shrikant Shinde.
- Contract Awardee
- Sumeet Facilities Limited.
- Alleged Fund Destination
- Shrikant Shinde Foundation.
- Opposition
- Uday Samant denied the allegations.