Overview

• Meghana Bordikar threatened to slap a gram sevak at a Parbhani public event after allegations that he delayed scheme payments to beneficiaries, but she says the viral video was selectively edited.
• Sanjay Shirsat sparked criticism by telling constituents that government grants “are not from our father’s pockets” when urging them to demand funds under welfare schemes.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended both ministers as speaking in jest and questioned the completeness of circulating clips during a cabinet meeting.
• Opposition figures, including NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, have called for accountability, accusing the government of failing to rein in unruly ministers.
• These incidents follow a pattern of controversies involving state ministers, underscoring persistent challenges to discipline and public trust within the Mahayuti alliance ahead of upcoming elections.