Shiv Sena (UBT) Demands Ouster of 'Tainted' Ministers

On Monday, Shiv Sena (UBT) workers and leaders convened a protest in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, urging the expulsion of several 'tainted' ministers within the BJP-led Mahayuti government. This demonstration unfolded at Kranti Chowk, where activists clamored against corrupt officials.

Allegations arose against several ministers, including Yogesh Kadam, Sanjay Shirsat, Sanjay Rathod, all from the ruling Shiv Sena, and Manikrao Kokate of the NCP. The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction accused Kadam of operating a dance bar under his mother's name, a claim he refuted, while Kokate faced criticism for purportedly playing rummy in the state legislative council.

The party targeted Shirsat after a video allegedly depicted him with a bag of cash, which he claimed was filled with clothes. Minister Sanjay Rathod was also accused of corrupt practices. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve, who participated in the protest, demanded action against ministers with corruption allegations, stating these officials were safeguarded by top state leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)