Maharashtra Minister's Election Funding Threat Sparks Controversy
Published on: Feb. 2, 2026, 11:40 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane has stirred controversy by threatening to withhold development funds if Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates win upcoming local elections. Accused of power misuse, Rane's statements were criticized by opposition leaders, who say it undermines democracy. BJP claims past similar actions by Uddhav Thackeray.
