Maharashtra Opposition Protests Demand FDA Minister Zirwal's Resignation Over Bribery Allegations

Opposition legislators in Maharashtra protested at the Vidhan Bhavan during the Budget Session, demanding the resignation of Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal over bribery allegations involving his office staffer. The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested an FDA clerk for accepting a bribe, and Zirwal relieved his private secretary amid related allegations. Zirwal has stated he would resign if any direct link to the accused is established. The opposition accused the BJP-led government of shielding the minister, while the government has denied evidence against Zirwal.