Activist Anjali Damania Unravels Alleged Rs 341 Crore Scam
Social activist Anjali Damania testified before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), presenting evidence of an alleged Rs 341 crore scam within Maharashtra's agriculture department under minister Dhananjay Munde. The scandal involves inflated purchases of farming equipment, violating Direct Benefit Transfer directives. Munde denies the allegations, calling them baseless.
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Social activist Anjali Damania made significant revelations before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) by detailing an alleged Rs 341 crore scam in Maharashtra's agriculture department. The scam purportedly took place during Dhananjay Munde's tenure as minister.
Accusations point to the procurement of agricultural tools at inflated rates, circumventing Direct Benefit Transfer protocols. Despite Munde's dismissal of these allegations as absurd, Damania provided documents substantiating her claims.
The ACB's inquiry follows Damania's firm allegations against Munde, who resigned from his cabinet post amid unrelated criminal proceedings involving his aide. The activist emphasizes her findings, urging further investigation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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