Archive · 1 Nov 2025
Congress Demands Union Minister's Resignation Over Alleged Land Scam
Some politicians from the Congress party are asking a government minister, Mr. Mohol, to quit his job.
They say he helped sell land that belonged to a special charity.
This land had a hostel and a temple on it, and the rules said it couldn't be sold.
The Congress party claims the land was sold for much less money than it was worth to a company that Mr. Mohol used to be part of.
They believe this quick sale could only happen with his help, and they want an investigation.
Congress demands the resignation of Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol.
Mohol is accused of facilitating the illegal sale of land belonging to a charitable trust.
The land, housing a hostel and temple, was allegedly sold for Rs 230 crore instead of its market value of Rs 2,500 crore.
Congress claims the trust deed prohibits the sale of the land and mandates its use for educational purposes and the temple.
The party alleges the transaction occurred at "electrifying speed" and points to a conflict of interest due to Mohol's past partnership in the buying firm.
- Who
- Maharashtra Congress
- What
- Demanded the resignation of Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol over alleged involvement in the illegal sale of charitable trust land.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- AICC headquarters, New Delhi
- Why
- Allegation that Mohol facilitated the sale of trust land, undervalued and sold to a construction firm he was previously a partner in.
Congress Allegations
Minister's Position (Implied)
Land Sale Legality
Congress Allegations
The sale of the charitable trust land is illegal as the trust deed explicitly prohibits its sale.
Minister's Position (Implied)
The minister claims he is not involved in the matter (as stated by Congress).
Valuation and Sale Price
Congress Allegations
The land was grossly undervalued, sold for Rs 230 crore when its market value is Rs 2,500 crore.
Minister's Position (Implied)
No direct counter-argument on valuation provided in the article, but the sale implies acceptance of the Rs 230 crore figure.
Transaction Speed and Influence
Congress Allegations
The 'electrifying speed' of the sale, including deed, mortgage, and loan sanctions on the same day, indicates political patronage.
Minister's Position (Implied)
The minister's defense is that he was not involved (as stated by Congress).
Conflict of Interest
Congress Allegations
Mohol's past partnership in the construction firm until December 2023 creates a conflict of interest.
Minister's Position (Implied)
No direct refutation of the conflict of interest is presented in the article.
- Minister Accused
- Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol
- Accusation
- Facilitating illegal sale of charitable trust land
- Buyer
- A construction firm Mohol was a partner in until December 2023
- Trust Land Details
- Includes Hirachand Digambar Jain Hostel and a temple
- Alleged Sale Price
- Rs 230 crore
- Alleged Market Value
- Rs 2,500 crore