Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Maharashtra Congress Slams Government Over Lavish Mumbai Conclave
The government held a meeting and spent a lot of money on fancy meals for the guests.
The meals were reportedly served on silver plates and cost a lot of money per person.
Some people are upset because they think the government should be more careful with money, especially when there are issues like helping farmers that need funding.
The opposition party criticized the spending, and there is debate over how much the meals cost and whether the plates were actually solid silver.
Maharashtra Congress criticized the government for extravagant spending at a Mumbai conference.
The event, a meeting of the Estimates Committee, was attended by approximately 600 guests.
Reports allege meals cost ₹5,000 per person and were served on silver plates.
Opposition leaders questioned the expenditure amid the state's financial constraints and farmer issues.
Sources state that the plates were silver-coated, and the meal cost was less than ₹4,000.
- Who
- Members of the Estimates Committee, MPs, MLAs, and top officials.
- What
- Controversy over expensive meals served at the Maharashtra Estimates Committee meeting.
- When
- The two-day event took place recently.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Critics question the high cost of meals amid financial constraints and alleged budget cuts for welfare programs.
Critics
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Financial Prudence
Critics
The government's spending on luxury meals is wasteful, especially given the state's financial situation and alleged budget cuts for important programs.
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- Event
- Maharashtra Estimates Committee meeting
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Meal Cost (Reported)
- ₹5,000 per person
- Plate Details
- Silver coated, not solid silver
- Guest Count
- Approximately 600
Sources
‘Silver Plates, Rs 5,000 Meals’: Congress Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Extravagant Spending
Knowledge Nugget: Why is Parliamentary Estimates Committee important for your UPSC exam?
Silver Dinner Plates, Rs 5,000 Per Meal: Cash-strapped Maharashtra Government Event Sparks Row
