Overview

• Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore is accused of harassing a woman in 2017, including sending inappropriate photos, a case for which he was acquitted in 2019.
• Opposition leaders, including Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), have called for Gore's resignation, alleging continued harassment of the woman and questioning his inclusion in the cabinet.
• Gore has filed breach of privilege motions against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, and a journalist, claiming defamation and a political conspiracy to tarnish his image.
• The woman involved in the case has reportedly withdrawn her complaint after Gore's apology but plans to stage a hunger strike, alleging ongoing intimidation.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has faced criticism for retaining Gore in the cabinet, with opposition leaders likening this case to other recent scandals involving state ministers.