Pune, Correspondent
The series of allegations against Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol continues, with former MLA and Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) city chief Ravindra Dhangekar levelling fresh charges on Friday.
Dhangekar alleged that during his tenure as Pune Mayor, Mohol used a vehicle belonging to Badhekar Builders, a construction firm in which he was a partner, and that the vehicle was improperly fitted with a Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) nameplate.
He further claimed that Mohol had a stake in Badhekar Builders, which had submitted a bid in the Jain Hostel property purchase case, and questioned whether using a builder’s vehicle while holding a constitutional position was ethically acceptable. Dhangekar also accused Mohol of allegedly coercing Badhekar into forming a partnership with him.
Raising further questions, Dhangekar alleged that Mohol had helped several builders during his tenure as Mayor and that multiple redevelopment projects in Kothrud were awarded to Badhekar Builders. He also claimed that even after becoming a Union Minister, Mohol continued to misuse government machinery to benefit certain builders.
Dhangekar demanded that criminal cases be filed against all those found guilty in the Jain Boarding property transaction case, asserting that he would continue the fight and even take to the streets if necessary.
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