PIL seeks probe into role of Ajit Pawar in irrigation scam

August 01, 2013 20:06

A petitioner in a PIL, seeking a CBI probe into the multi-crore irrigation scam in Maharashtra, has urged the Bombay high court to order an inquiry into the role of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for alleged corruption in the execution of projects.

Activist Praveen Wategaonkar has accused Pawar of conniving with officials in irregular award of contracts for projects, causing losses to the public exchequer.

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