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(Manikrao Kokate) Manikrao Kokate is in trouble once again. In the apartment scam case, the session court has made a significant decision, maintaining the two-year sentence and a fine of 10,000 for the 10% apartment scam in the government quota at the district session court.
Manikrao Kokate has resigned, and now the charge of this department will be with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Against this backdrop, Manikrao Kokate's resignation has been approved by the Governor.
It is learned that the appointment of a new minister in place of Manikrao Kokate will only happen after the district council elections are over. Until the local self-government elections are completed, the sports and minority department will remain with Ajit Pawar.
Summary
Manikrao Kokate's resignation approved
Governor Acharya Devvrat approved the resignation
Governor's action based on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's recommendation