Mumbai, July 23 -- As the demand for the resignation of Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate gains momentum over allegations of playing rummy on his mobile phone during the Assembly session, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar has called for Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to take charge of the agriculture department.
Rohit Pawar released a video showing Minister Kokate allegedly playing the card game on his phone while seated in the legislature.
The video sparked outrage, leading to widespread criticism and demands for his resignation.
In light of the incident, Rohit Pawar has urged Ajit Pawar to relieve Kokate of his duties and assume responsibility for the agriculture portfolio himself. He stated, at the very least...