Overview
- Sada Sarvankar, a former Shiv Sena (Shinde) MLA, was filmed saying he receives Rs 20 crore for local works while the sitting MLA gets Rs 2 crore, crediting backing from Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis.
- Mahim MLA Mahesh Sawant of the UBT faction called the claim an insult to voters, alleged misuse of funds, and said he will complain to the Assembly Speaker and raise the issue with the chief minister.
- Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan said he knows of no rule allowing allocations to defeated candidates and called for an inquiry, adding that he will seek details from officials.
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, including Akhil Chitre, urged an Enforcement Directorate investigation into how development funds are being distributed.
- No department has publicly confirmed any special allotments to ex-MLAs, and the controversy remains open without a formal audit or investigative outcome.