Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Minister Manikrao Kokate Faces Backlash Over Video
Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister, Manikrao Kokate, is in trouble because a video appears to show him playing a game on his phone during a meeting.
He says he was just skipping an ad, but people are skeptical.
This comes after criticism over how he's been doing his job, including comments about a crop insurance program.
He's not the only one facing problems; other ministers are also under scrutiny for various issues.
Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is facing criticism after a video appeared to show him playing rummy in the assembly.
Kokate denies the accusation, claiming he was skipping a YouTube advertisement.
Kokate has faced opposition criticism regarding the handling of his department.
He made comments on the Re 1 Crop Insurance Scheme that were criticized.
Kokate is among several ministers facing public criticism, with others involved in controversies.
- Who
- Manikrao Kokate and other ministers in the Maharashtra government.
- What
- Controversies surrounding Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate.
- When
- Recent times, in the context of his term as Agriculture Minister.
- Where
- Maharashtra State Assembly and other public events.
- Why
- Due to the video of Kokate and his remarks and actions concerning his role.
Critics' View
Government's Stance
Rummy Video
Critics' View
Kokate's actions in the assembly are unacceptable and show a lack of seriousness.
Government's Stance
Kokate claims he was only skipping an advertisement, defending his actions.
Loan Waivers
Critics' View
The government's handling of farmer's loan waivers is inadequate.
Government's Stance
The government maintains that the loan waivers were not promised, and criticizes those misusing schemes.
- Position
- Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister
- Party
- Not Specified
- Controversy
- Video of playing rummy in assembly
- Key Issue
- Remarks on Crop Insurance Scheme
- Other Ministers Involved
- Dhananjay Munde, Sanjay Shirsath, Yogesh Kadam