Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Sanjay Raut Accuses Maharashtra of Rs 200 Crore School Scam
Sanjay Raut, a member of the Indian Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) party, has accused the Maharashtra government of running a massive extortion scam involving school approvals.
He claims that officials are demanding bribes for various clearances, totaling around Rs 200 crore.
Raut also highlighted issues like paper leaks in important exams and the circulation of fake degrees.
He blamed the central and state governments for not addressing these problems and called for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG exam irregularities.
Raut mentioned that many government schools have closed due to funding shortages, and teachers are being diverted from their duties to perform administrative tasks.
Sanjay Raut alleges a Rs 200 crore extortion racket in Maharashtra's school approvals.
Officials demand bribes ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for various clearances.
Raut claims widespread paper leaks and fake degrees, with 2 out of every 10 people in Maharashtra holding fake degrees.
He blames the central and state governments for not addressing these issues and calls for Prime Minister Modi's resignation.
Raut highlights the closure of 2,000 government schools due to funding shortages and teachers being diverted from their duties.
- Who
- Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP
- What
- Allegations of a Rs 200 crore extortion racket in Maharashtra's school approvals and widespread academic corruption.
- When
- Allegations made on Wednesday.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To expose alleged corruption and demand accountability from the Maharashtra government and central leadership.
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Maharashtra Government's Stance
Extortion in School Approvals
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Sanjay Raut alleges a Rs 200 crore extortion racket in Maharashtra's school approvals, with officials demanding bribes for clearances.
Maharashtra Government's Stance
The Maharashtra government has not yet publicly responded to these allegations.
Paper Leaks and Fake Degrees
Sanjay Raut's Allegations
Raut claims widespread paper leaks and fake degrees, stating that 2 out of every 10 people in Maharashtra hold fake degrees.
Maharashtra Government's Stance
The government has not addressed these specific claims.
- Alleged Extortion Amount
- Rs 200 crore
- Initial LOI Bribe
- Rs 5 lakh
- Final Ministerial Approval Bribe
- Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per desk
- Additional Classroom Divisions Bribe
- Rs 8 lakh
- Number of Government Schools Closed
- 2,000
- Alleged Fake Degrees
- 2 out of every 10 people in Maharashtra