Former leader Uddhav Thackeray to stage demonstrations versus the previous administration of Shinde
In the political landscape of Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena (UBT), led by Uddhav Thackeray, has been vocal about corruption allegations against the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government. Here are the specific details and the current status of these allegations:
Corruption Allegations
- Ministerial Corruption: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has accused several ministers in the Shinde-Fadnavis government of corruption. Specifically, they have targeted Sanjay Rathod, Dhananjay Munde, Manikrao Kokate, Yogesh Kadam, and Sanjay Shirsat, alleging irregularities and misuse of public funds.
- Land Scam Allegations: Sanjay Raut has alleged a ₹50,000 crore land scam involving illegal land transfers to the Bivalkar family in Raigad. This scam supposedly involves collusion between government departments, CIDCO officials, and ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Minister Sanjay Shirsat.
Investigation Status
- Protests and Demands: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has held statewide protests demanding the removal of these alleged corrupt ministers. Uddhav Thackeray has accused Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of shielding corrupt ministers despite having a majority in the government.
- Legal Actions Planned: The Shiv Sena (UBT) plans to approach the Supreme Court over these corruption allegations, seeking decisive action. They have also demanded investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into specific scams.
Political Implications
- Political Tensions: These allegations have heightened political tensions in Maharashtra, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) positioning itself as a strong critic of the Shinde-Fadnavis government's handling of corruption.
- Alliance Dynamics: The situation has also led to internal pressure within the Mahayuti alliance, pitting the factions of the Shiv Sena against each other and creating a challenge for the ruling coalition's stability.
NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has also entered the fray, claiming he was approached by two individuals promising to secure 160 seats in the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha elections. Additionally, the Shiv Sena (UBT) protests will raise questions about a dance bar allegedly registered in the name of minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam's mother and the honey-trap scandal involving senior officials and ministers.
As the Shiv Sena (UBT) stages statewide protests in Maharashtra on Monday, the focus remains on the misuse of public funds and the enrichment of ministers, with the aim of exposing what they deem as "corrupt and anti-people" policies.
- The ongoing political tensions in Maharashtra caused by the Shiv Sena (UBT) alleging corruption against the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government have resulted in the Shiv Sena (UBT) positioning themselves as a strong critic of the government's policy-and-legislation, specifically targeting allegations of ministerial corruption and land scams.
- In response to the corruption allegations against several ministers in the Maharashtra government, the Shiv Sena (UBT) plans to approach the Supreme Court and demand investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with the aim of holding accountable those involved in these scandals and exposing the alleged "corrupt and anti-people" policies of the current government.
