Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate has been found guilty in the case of obtaining an apartment from the Chief Minister's quota using forged documents. The session court upheld the lower court's verdict and maintained the sentence. Following this decision, Nashik police have issued arrest orders against Kokate. As soon as the warrant was issued, Kokate was admitted to Lilavati Hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. With the sentence confirmed, both his ministerial position and MLA status are in jeopardy. Kokate has filed an application in the High Court to halt this decision.
Amidst these developments, it appears that former minister and MLA Dhananjay Munde has once again become active. As Kokate's position is in jeopardy, Dhananjay Munde has left for a tour of Delhi, which has accelerated political discussions.
Earlier movements of Munde
According to information, Ajit Pawar group's leader Dhananjay Munde is currently in Delhi and has met with some senior leaders of the NDA. The exact discussions in these meetings have not yet come to light. However, as Kokate is in trouble, Munde's visit to Delhi has led to many speculations. Previously, when Manikrao Kokate was seen playing online rummy in the assembly, there was a demand for his resignation. At that time too, Dhananjay Munde had become active and had met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Now, with Munde directly reaching Delhi, the discussions have intensified further.
Question Mark on Ministerial Position
Meanwhile, the possibility of Manikrao Kokate's arrest remains, and it is said that his ministerial position could be lost at any time. A hearing on the application he filed in the High Court is scheduled for this Friday (December 19). If Kokate does not get relief, discussions have begun about who will replace him in the Mahayuti government. Therefore, there is a possibility of significant developments in the state's politics in the coming days.
In Brief
Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate has been found guilty in the case of obtaining an apartment from the Chief Minister's quota based on forged documents.
The Sessions Court upheld the lower court's decision, maintaining the sentence.
This has accelerated political discussions.