Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Action Against Maharashtra Minister Kokate After Controversy
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, is going to talk to Minister Kokate because he's been accused of playing a game on his phone during a meeting and also saying the government is like a beggar.
Pawar said he will speak to Kokate next week to get the details.
After that, he and the Chief Minister will decide if any action is needed.
Kokate says he didn't do these things and even threatened to sue anyone who claims he did.
The opposition party is upset and wants Kokate to quit his job.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar will meet with Minister Manikrao Kokate next week regarding his alleged actions.
Kokate is under scrutiny for allegedly playing online 'rummy' in the legislative council and for calling the government a 'beggar'.
Pawar stated that a decision on any action against Kokate will be made after consulting with CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Kokate denies the allegations, including playing the game, and threatened to sue opposition MLAs.
The opposition is demanding Kokate's resignation.
- Who
- Ajit Pawar and Manikrao Kokate
- What
- Ajit Pawar will decide on action against Minister Kokate following controversies.
- When
- Pawar will meet Kokate next week.
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To address allegations against Kokate, including playing a game in council and controversial remarks.
Opposition View
Kokate's View
Resignation Demand
Opposition View
Demands resignation of Kokate.
Kokate's View
Kokate denies the allegations.
- Minister under scrutiny
- Manikrao Kokate
- Allegation 1
- Playing 'rummy' in legislative council
- Allegation 2
- Calling the government a "beggar"
- Deputy CM
- Ajit Pawar
- Next step
- Meeting and consulting CM
- Constituency
- Sinnar