Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Ajay Barskar Seeks ED Probe Into Manoj Jarange Allegations
Ajay Barskar has asked India’s Enforcement Directorate to investigate Manoj Jarange Patil.
Barskar says Jarange and some associates may have been involved in financial wrongdoing.
He has alleged corruption worth about Rs 1,000 crore.
He also mentioned alleged illegal sand mining and land purchases.
Barskar named several people in his complaint, including Jarange’s brother-in-law.
He said he gave documents and other evidence to the agency.
He wants the ED to examine the named people’s assets and finances.
The allegations have not been independently proven.
Ajay Barskar filed a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate against Manoj Jarange Patil.
Barskar alleged corruption of around Rs 1,000 crore involving Jarange and associates.
He alleged links to illegal sand mining, land transactions and other financial irregularities.
Barskar named several individuals, including Jarange’s brother-in-law Vilas Khedkar, in the complaint.
He said he submitted documents to the ED and sought a formal investigation; the allegations remain unverified.
- Who
- Maratha reservation activist Ajay Barskar made allegations against activist Manoj Jarange Patil and several associates.
- What
- Barskar filed an Enforcement Directorate complaint seeking an investigation into alleged corruption, assets, land deals and financial activities.
- When
- Barskar said he appeared before the ED after receiving a summons; no specific date was given.
- Where
- Barskar spoke outside the Enforcement Directorate office and submitted evidence to the agency.
- Why
- He alleged corruption, illegal sand mining, questionable land transactions and unexplained purchases of properties and luxury vehicles.
- Complainant
- Ajay Barskar
- Person accused
- Manoj Jarange Patil
- Agency approached
- Enforcement Directorate
- Alleged amount
- Around Rs 1,000 crore
- Alleged activities
- Illegal sand mining, land transactions and other financial irregularities
- Evidence submitted
- Barskar said he submitted documents and other evidence to the ED
- Status
- The allegations have not been independently established