Overview
- MVA legislators rallied on the steps of Mumbai’s Vidhan Bhavan calling for FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal to resign over a bribery case tied to his office.
- The Anti-Corruption Bureau on February 12 arrested FDA clerk Rajendra Dherange at Mantralaya after he was allegedly caught taking Rs 35,000 related to restoring a medical licence.
- Zirwal’s private secretary, Dr Ramdas Gade, was relieved of duties and told to report to his parent department after his name surfaced in connection with the sting video.
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said no material has emerged against Zirwal and that the investigation is focused on individuals directly implicated.
- Zirwal has stated he will step down if investigators establish any link between him and the accused clerk.