Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Feb 4 (PTI) – Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has called for an Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation against Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde following allegations of an ₹88 crore scam in the agriculture department during his previous tenure in the Mahayuti coalition government.
The demand comes after activist Anjali Damania earlier accused Munde of corruption, claiming that substantial financial irregularities occurred while he was in charge of the department.
Speaking to reporters from a hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he is currently undergoing treatment, Jarange asserted, "The ED should launch a probe against Munde given the serious charges of corruption."
Munde is already facing scrutiny due to the arrest of his aide, Walmik Karad, in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.
Referring to Karad’s alleged involvement, Jarange remarked, "That person (Karad) was always associated with Munde. He is being investigated by multiple agencies. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), Crime Investigation Department (CID), and ED should also examine their call records. Regardless of his ministerial status, Munde should be held accountable."
On Damania’s accusations, Jarange expressed deep concern, stating, "If farmers' hard-earned money has been looted in this manner, it is truly shocking. If the government continues to protect such individuals, ordinary citizens will be forced to take to the streets in protest."
The allegations have intensified political tensions in Maharashtra, with opposition voices amplifying calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The demand comes after activist Anjali Damania earlier accused Munde of corruption, claiming that substantial financial irregularities occurred while he was in charge of the department.
Speaking to reporters from a hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where he is currently undergoing treatment, Jarange asserted, "The ED should launch a probe against Munde given the serious charges of corruption."
Munde is already facing scrutiny due to the arrest of his aide, Walmik Karad, in connection with an extortion case linked to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed district.
Referring to Karad’s alleged involvement, Jarange remarked, "That person (Karad) was always associated with Munde. He is being investigated by multiple agencies. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), Crime Investigation Department (CID), and ED should also examine their call records. Regardless of his ministerial status, Munde should be held accountable."
On Damania’s accusations, Jarange expressed deep concern, stating, "If farmers' hard-earned money has been looted in this manner, it is truly shocking. If the government continues to protect such individuals, ordinary citizens will be forced to take to the streets in protest."
The allegations have intensified political tensions in Maharashtra, with opposition voices amplifying calls for a thorough investigation into the matter.
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