Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Minister Faces Scrutiny Over Rapido Sponsorship
A Maharashtra minister is under fire for allegedly misusing his power.
After cracking down on a bike taxi service called Rapido, the company is now sponsoring an event organized by the minister's family.
Critics say he used his position to get the sponsorship.
One politician is demanding answers, but the minister's son says Rapido was already involved before any action was taken.
The event is a traditional game called 'Dahi Handi'.
Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik faces criticism.
Rapido is the lead sponsor of a 'Dahi Handi' event organized by Sarnaik's family.
Sarnaik took action against Rapido's bike taxi services on July 2.
Opposition leader Rohit Pawar accused Sarnaik of misusing his position.
Purvesh Sarnaik defended the sponsorship, saying it predated his father's action.
- Who
- Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Rapido, Rohit Pawar, and Purvesh Sarnaik.
- What
- Rapido is sponsoring the Pro Govinda League, a 'Dahi Handi' event organized by Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik's family.
- When
- The crackdown on Rapido was on July 2, with the sponsorship before the August 7-9 event.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The sponsorship has raised questions about potential misuse of power.
Critics
Minister's Defense
Abuse of Power
Critics
Sarnaik is accused of leveraging his position to secure sponsorship.
Minister's Defense
Sarnaik claims the sponsorship predated the action and is unrelated.
Motivation
Critics
Sarnaik is accused of image-building and favoritism.
Minister's Defense
Sarnaik states the sponsorship happened before the crackdown
- Minister
- Pratap Sarnaik
- Company
- Rapido
- Event
- Pro Govinda League
- Son
- Purvesh Sarnaik
- Allegation
- Misuse of Power
- Action
- Crackdown on Rapido
Sources
A month after Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik’s action against Rapido, company features as sponsor for son’s commercial event
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik Accused Of Pressuring Rapido To Sponsor Pro-Govinda League
Month After Maharashtra Minister's Rapido Sting Operation, Company Becomes Sponsor For Son’s Event
Maharashtra Minister Flagged Rapido's "Illegal" Op, It Is Now Sponsoring His Son's Event
Bike-taxi sting minister under fire as Rapido sponsors his family’s big Dahi Handi event
