India, July 22 -- Two days after a video of him playing a card game on his mobile phone in the legislative council went viral, agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate was rebuked by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra NCP president Sunil Tatkare. Both said the incident was not something to be proud of, and Tatkare said that the party would take appropriate action.

Although Kokate, a five-term NCP MLA, claimed that he was merely trying to view the assembly proceedings on YouTube when a card game ad appeared on his screen, he has been facing severe criticism from all quarters. He is expected to speak on the issue on Tuesday morning.

Fadnavis, when asked for a comment, said, "It was absolutely wrong. Ministers are expected to tak...