Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Minister Mocked Over 'Witch Doctor' Video, Allegations Arise
Some politicians are arguing about a video showing a minister, Gogawale, with someone who practices rituals.
They're saying he used these rituals to win elections and become a minister.
Others are making fun of him, saying that in a modern state, he should trust his party's leadership instead.
Gogawale says he was just at a religious place, but the argument is whether he believes in traditional practices or not.
It's creating tension between different political parties, as they're also competing for important positions.
A video allegedly shows Maharashtra minister Bharat Gogawale with a 'witch doctor'.
Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP members mocked Gogawale over the video.
Opposition claims Gogawale used occult rituals for election victory and a cabinet position.
Gogawale says he visited a religious place and performed rituals.
Both Shiv Sena and NCP are vying for the Raigad guardian minister post.
- Who
- Bharat Gogawale (Maharashtra minister), Vasant More (Sena (UBT)), Suraj Chavan (NCP)
- What
- Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP members are mocking Maharashtra Minister Bharat Gogawale over a video of him with a 'witch doctor'.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Gogawale's political opponents are criticizing him and alleging that he used occult rituals to win elections and gain a cabinet position.
Opposition View (Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP)
Government View (Bharat Gogawale)
Use of Occult Rituals
Opposition View (Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP)
Gogawale is criticized for allegedly using occult rituals for political gain (election victory and cabinet position).
Government View (Bharat Gogawale)
Gogawale says he was only visiting a religious place.
- Minister
- Bharat Gogawale (Employment Guarantee Scheme)
- Political Parties Involved
- Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, Shiv Sena
- Allegation
- Using occult rituals for political gain
- Location of Rituals
- Indore (religious place)
- Contested Post
- Raigad guardian minister