CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Amid rising tensions between the two constituents of the governing alliance in Maharashtra over alleged poaching of functionaries ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat has launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan of BJP.At a rally at Bhokar in Nanded district Tuesday night, Shirsat alleged Chavan had accumulated excessive wealth. “I wonder if Ashokrao eats bhakri (kind of a thick chapati) or currency notes. Why does Ashokrao need so much money?” Shirsat said.He also targeted Chavan’s late father, former CM Shankarrao Chavan. “He used to claim Nanded would be transformed into London. I have visited Nanded multiple times. Forget the city, even Bhokar, his own hometown, remains in a bad shape to this day,” the social justice minister said.Shirsat accused Chavan of mismanagement in urban planning, alleging that public roads were marked at the cost of open spaces & official layouts.Chavan dismissed the comments as “irresponsible”. Speaking to the media in Nanded, the former CM said, “He has come here during the polls merely to pass time and divide votes. There is no basis for his comments, and such language does not suit a person holding a responsible post.”Earlier, Sena MLC Hemant Patil had blamed Chavan for the breakdown of the alliance ahead of local polls. Chavan is also facing attacks from his arch-rival Pratap Patil Chikhalikar, the NCP MLA from Loha.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos“Being Examined”: MEA On Dhaka’S Request To Extradite Sheikh Hasina”There Was No Fear on His Face”: Survivor Recounts Trauma of Mumbai 26/11 AttacksPakistan On Edge As Imran Khan’s Sisters Assaulted At Jail And Social Media Fuels Death Speculation’Spur Of The Moment’: Former CJI Gavai Reacts To Shoe-Attack Attempt, Reveals Why He Took No Action’No Amount of Denial’ Will Change Arunachal’s Status: India’s BOLD Response To China Over Border Row’No Moral Standing’: India Slams Pakistan’s Rant On Ayodhya Event, Calls Out Bigotry And RepressionKhawaja Asif Admits Pakistan Can’t Trust Taliban As Deadly Border Strikes Trigger New FlashpointFormer CJI B.R. Gavai Clarifies He Never Faced Political Or Executive Pressure During His Tenure“India Matters To Safran,” Ceo Oliver Andriès Highlights Partnership At New Mro Facility LaunchKorean Lawmaker Highlights Ancient Ties, Calling Ayodhya A Symbolic Bridge Between Two Nations123Photostories5 rare animals in India that are nature’s best-kept secretsTop doctor shares 4 reasons to prioritize fiber for longevitySonam Kapoor to Janhvi Kapoor: Celeb-inspired contrasting lehenga-choli combinations for the stylish ‘Dulhe Ki Behen’Mahesh Babu proves effortless charm as a timeless superstar commanding hearts on screen and ruling box office successThis Indian rice dish is among the 50 Best Rice Dishes in the worldBollywood actors who turned Hollywood roles into global stardomDipika Kakar gets emotional after visiting Ajmer Sharif Dargah with Shoaib Ibrahim and son; says ‘Jab Ruhaan NICU mein tha tab maine mannat maangi thi’Harvard trained Gastroenterologist lists 6 best seeds for different health problemsThanksgiving 2025: 10 décor ideas you won’t cost you anything5 kings with the longest reigns in history, and how they are shining examples of a lasting legacy123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeCyclone SenyarGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGianis AntetokounmpoAyesha CurryJosh Jacobs InjuryOmarion Hampton InjuryStefon DiggsNHL Trade RumorsCharlie McAvoyIShowSpeedSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Amid rising tensions between the two constituents of the governing alliance in Maharashtra over alleged poaching of functionaries ahead of the upcoming local body polls, Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat has launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan of BJP.At a rally at Bhokar in Nanded district Tuesday night, Shirsat alleged Chavan had accumulated excessive wealth. “I wonder if Ashokrao eats bhakri (kind of a thick chapati) or currency notes. Why does Ashokrao need so much money?” Shirsat said.He also targeted Chavan’s late father, former CM Shankarrao Chavan. “He used to claim Nanded would be transformed into London. I have visited Nanded multiple times. Forget the city, even Bhokar, his own hometown, remains in a bad shape to this day,” the social justice minister said.Shirsat accused Chavan of mismanagement in urban planning, alleging that public roads were marked at the cost of open spaces & official layouts.Chavan dismissed the comments as “irresponsible”. Speaking to the media in Nanded, the former CM said, “He has come here during the polls merely to pass time and divide votes. There is no basis for his comments, and such language does not suit a person holding a responsible post.”Earlier, Sena MLC Hemant Patil had blamed Chavan for the breakdown of the alliance ahead of local polls. Chavan is also facing attacks from his arch-rival Pratap Patil Chikhalikar, the NCP MLA from Loha.
