Ajit Pawar Alleges 1990s Irrigation Scam by Shiv Sena-BJP Ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Ahead of Maharashtra's civic elections, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar accused the 1995-99 Shiv Sena-BJP government of inflating irrigation project costs by over ₹100 crore for party funds and kickbacks. Former irrigation engineer Vijay Pandhare supported Pawar's claims, suggesting the scam's scale was larger but also alleged Pawar's own involvement in irrigation irregularities. BJP leaders criticized the timing and credibility of these decades-old allegations, while BJP's Murlidhar Mohol responded to Pawar's criticisms during Pune Municipal Corporation polls, highlighting political tensions within the state.