Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Minister Alleges Threats from MLA; BJP Demands Action
A minister in Maharashtra, India, says he got threats from a local politician who he thinks is helping illegal buildings and bad people in their area.
The minister's party wants the politician to be punished, and the minister says he won't stop trying to fix the problem even if he gets more threats.
Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra's Minister for Skill Development, alleges threats from MLA Aslam Shaikh
Lodha accuses Shaikh of encouraging illegal structures and sheltering anti-social elements in Malvani
BJP demands strict action against Shaikh, condemning the alleged threats
Lodha vows to continue action against infiltrators despite 'intimidation'
Over 9,000 sq. metres of encroached government land cleared in Malvani
- Who
- Mangal Prabhat Lodha (minister), Aslam Shaikh (MLA), BJP (political party)
- What
- Alleged threats and illegal constructions in Malvani
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Disagreement over illegal constructions and alleged infiltrators
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha
MLA Aslam Shaikh
Illegal Constructions
Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha
Encourages and protects
MLA Aslam Shaikh
Denies involvement
- Minister's Portfolio
- Skill Development, Mumbai Suburban Co-Guardian
- MLA's Constituency
- Malad–Malvani
- Encroached Land Cleared
- 9,000 sq. metres
