Maharashtra Minister Jaykumar Gore Faces Renewed Allegations of Sexual Harassment

Opposition leaders demand Gore's resignation, citing accusations of inappropriate behavior despite his 2019 court acquittal.

Jaykumar Gore, Maharashtra's Minister of Rural Development, is accused of harassing a woman and sending inappropriate photos in 2017.
Opposition parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress, are calling for Gore's removal from office during the ongoing state budget session.
Gore was acquitted by a court in 2019, which ordered the destruction of evidence; he denies the renewed allegations and calls them politically motivated.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has drawn parallels between Gore's case and other high-profile sexual misconduct incidents in the state.
Gore has announced plans to file a defamation case and a breach of privilege motion against those making the allegations.