Maharashtra govt faces backlash over Rs 27 lakh bill for lawmakers’ meet: Rs 2,500 per plate meals, luxury hotel stays spark outrage; opposition slams ‘splurging’ amid cash crunch
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 () Maharashtra's opposition is accusing the state government of extravagant spending on a conference for parliamentary committees focused on budget oversight. Allegations include lavish meals catered on rented silver platters, luxury hotel stays for delegates, and cultural programs with music and dance.
Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale has issued an unconditional public apology and agreed to pay ₹50 lakh in damages after falsely accusing ex-diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri of corruption. The..