The Economic Times

Maharashtra votes today in high-stakes civic polls, Ajit Pawar raises scam, BJP hits back

NCPs Ajit Pawar has fired a significant shot across the bow at the erstwhile Shiv Sena-BJP coalition, alleging they orchestrated an irrigation scam that saw project budgets fattened for illicit gains. As the heat rises in the lead-up to civic elections and investigations remain active, opposition parties are quick to defend their honor by questioning Pawar's own track record.