महाराष्ट्र कृषि मंत्री के 'रम्मी' वीडियो और 'भिखारी' टिप्पणी ने राजनीतिक आगबाजी को जलाया।

Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate is facing intense backlash after a viral video allegedly showed him playing an online card game, purportedly rummy, during a legislative session. Opposition parties and activists have demanded his resignation, accusing him of disrespecting the Assembly and neglecting farmers' issues. Kokate has denied the allegations, claiming he was either skipping an ad or that the game was downloaded by someone else, and has threatened legal action against his accusers. The controversy escalated further when Kokate referred to the state government as a 'beggar,' prompting criticism from Chief Minister Fadnavis and further calls for his removal. The incident has sparked protests, intra-party clashes, and a wider debate about accountability and conduct among public officials.