Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Kokate Accepts New Sports Minister Role After Portfolio Swap
A politician in Maharashtra, India, named Manikrao Kokate, has a new job.
He is now the Minister of Sports.
This happened after he was seen playing a game on his phone at work.
He seems happy about the change and said he accepts the decision made by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister.
Another person, Dattatray Bharane, is now taking over Kokate's old job as Minister of Agriculture.
Manikrao Kokate was reassigned as Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare.
The reshuffle occurred after Kokate was seen playing rummy during a legislative session.
Kokate expressed acceptance of the decision.
Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar made the decision.
Dattatray Bharane replaced Kokate as Minister of Agriculture.
- Who
- Manikrao Kokate, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar, Dattatray Bharane.
- What
- Manikrao Kokate was appointed as Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare.
- When
- The reshuffle occurred after Kokate was caught playing rummy.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to Kokate's involvement in a prior controversy.
Opposition's View
Government's View
Appropriateness of the appointment
Opposition's View
The appointment is inappropriate, given the circumstances.
Government's View
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- Politician
- Manikrao Kokate
- New Portfolio
- Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare
- Former Portfolio
- Agriculture Minister
- New Agriculture Minister
- Dattatray Bharane
- Decision Makers
- Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar
Sources
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M’rasthra Agri Minister shifted to Sports; Supriya Sule says “reward” for playing Rummy
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