- Deputy Sarpanch Nilesh Laxman Mengde and other members of the Gram Panchayat recently held a press conference to bring attention to alleged irregularities within the village administration. They accused Sarpanch Shita Machhindra Karale of attempting to suppress the matter.
- Mengde raised concerns about projects worth ₹10–12 crore executed during Karale’s tenure, citing inflated expenses and lack of proper tender processes as red flags.
- Sunil Hundare accused Karale of engaging in fraudulent practices, such as collecting bribes in exchange for issuing NOCs and intimidating villagers with false cases. Karale has a history of bribery allegations, having been caught by the ACB in the past.
- Komal Phatak revealed that Karale has been involved in unauthorized transactions, exploiting events like those at Aamby Valley and film shoots within the village to extort money from residents.
- Akshara Dalvi alleged that funds meant for welfare schemes were misused by Karale for personal business ventures, including using village resources for private concrete projects.
- Despite calls for action, Karale has not faced stringent measures, leading to concerns of administrative collusion. The Gram Panchayat members are urging the government to appoint a special inquiry committee to recover misappropriated funds and ensure accountability.
- These allegations highlight the issue of corruption in local governance, where individuals entrusted with village development are accused of using resources for personal gain. The lack of accountability in such cases raises serious concerns about the integrity of the system.
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