Maharashtra Minister Defends Against Rummy Allegations Amid Political Storm

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is at the center of a political controversy after opposition leaders accused him of playing 'rummy' on his mobile phone during a legislative session. The opposition claims were based on a video shared online, portraying Kokate allegedly engaged in the game.

Kokate vehemently denied the allegations, stating he was not playing any game but was simply trying to skip a pop-up that appeared on his phone. He expressed his intent to take legal action against those he accuses of defaming him, asserting his innocence and claiming that the video was misleading.

The controversy has attracted significant attention, with demands for Kokate's resignation. However, Kokate remains firm on his stance, requesting a thorough investigation by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Kokate also emphasized his familiarity with legislative protocol, denouncing the incident as a prolonged non-issue.

(With inputs from agencies.)