Ajit Pawar death: 75 minority certificates issued in days, inquiry ordered
Ajit Pawar death: 75 minority certificates issued in days, inquiry ordered
Controversy over the rapid approval of minority status for 75 institutions after Ajit Pawar’s death prompts a high-level inquiry and government action.
The Maharashtra government is facing fresh controversy over the swift grant of minority status to educational institutions in the days after Ajit Pawar’s death in a plane crash. Officials say the first minority certificate was issued at 3.09 pm on January 28, with seven institutions receiving approvals that day. Within the next three days, the total approvals reportedly rose to 75, prompting questions about the pace and procedures involved.
To probe the sequence of events, a high-level inquiry has been ordered to examine how the files were cleared, whether proper procedures were followed, and if any prior suspension on issuing minority certificates had been formally lifted. The Chief Minister has asked for a detailed report and warned that strict action will be taken if any procedural lapses or irregularities are found.
Sunetra Pawar, who assumed the role of Deputy Chief Minister and Minority Development Minister after Ajit Pawar’s death, has directed officials to carry out a thorough investigation and take stringent action if wrongdoing is confirmed. The episode has amplified political debate in Maharashtra as leaders from various parties call for clarity on the circumstances surrounding the death and the related approvals.
