Maharashtra Cabinet Reshuffle: Kokate's New Role Amid Controversies
In a reshuffle, Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate transitions from Agriculture to Sports and Youth Welfare, amid controversies on social media. Dattatrey Bharne, former Sports Minister, assumes the Agriculture Minister role. Both ministers belong to the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, with Kokate also handling minority development and Auqaf departments.
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In a late-night reshuffle of the Maharashtra cabinet, Manikrao Kokate's transition from the agriculture portfolio to overseeing sports and youth welfare was announced on Thursday.
The current sports minister, Dattatrey Bharne, will take on the role of agriculture minister, according to a statement from the General Administration Department.
The changes are significant for the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with Kokate under social media scrutiny after a controversial video and previous comments on farmers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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