Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Opposition Demands Girish Mahajan's Resignation Over Nashik Kumbh Work Order
Every so often, a very big festival called the Simhastha Kumbh Mela is planned in the city of Nashik in India.
Before the festival, many projects like roads and buildings need to be completed.
Some people say that fake papers, called 'work orders,' were used for some of this work.
They believe this might be a way to cheat and take money unfairly.
A minister named Girish Mahajan is in charge of the department connected to this work.
Several opposition parties think he should resign, which means step down from his job, while an investigation happens.
They protested outside the District Collector's office in Jalgaon, carrying soap and sanitiser to show they want to 'clean up corruption.'
They also brought a magnifying glass to ask for a closer look at how the money is being spent.
The politicians want a fair investigation, possibly by the CBI or a retired judge, to find out what really happened.
Opposition parties in Jalgaon demanded the resignation of Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over an alleged fake work order case linked to Nashik Kumbh preparations.
Shiv Sena (UBT), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the NCP's Sharad Pawar faction called for an impartial, high-level probe, with NCP-SP seeking a CBI inquiry.
Workers staged a protest outside the Jalgaon District Collector's office, carrying soap, sanitiser and a magnifying glass as symbolic demands to 'clean up corruption' and ensure transparency.
A memorandum submitted to the District Collector alleged administrative and financial irregularities in the creation and use of fake work orders for Kumbh-related works.
NCP-SP claimed the police investigation revealed links involving people close to Mahajan, BJP workers, a former corporator, traders and middlemen - allegations that remain to be established.
Protesters said Mahajan should step down while the investigation is underway to keep the probe impartial.
The Kumbh-related controversy comes as preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela gather pace in Nashik.
- Who
- Opposition parties - Shiv Sena (UBT), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) - against Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan
- What
- Demands for Mahajan's resignation and a high-level probe into an alleged fake work order case linked to Nashik Kumbh Mela preparations
- When
- Not specified; tied to preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Where
- Jalgaon (protest at District Collector's office); the case is linked to Nashik
- Why
- Alleged administrative and financial irregularities in the creation and use of fake work orders for Kumbh-related works
- Minister targeted
- Girish Mahajan, Maharashtra cabinet minister
- Event linked
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027, Nashik
- Protest location
- Jalgaon District Collector's office
- Parties demanding resignation
- Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)
- Key demands
- Resignation, high-level or retired judge inquiry, CBI probe
- Allegations
- Fake work orders, tender scam, links to people close to Mahajan, BJP workers, former corporator, traders and middlemen
- Additional request
- Examination of call detail records (CDRs) of the accused
- Symbolic protest items
- Soap, sanitiser and magnifying glass