Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Saturday (November 8, 2025) alleged that Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik had acquired a four-acre land parcel, worth around ₹200 crore, in Mira Bhayandar for ₹3 crore to set up his educational institute, a charge the latter denied while seeking documentary proof for the claim.
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Mr. Wadettiwar's allegations have come days after Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar ran into trouble as the deal for the sale of 40 acres of government land in the upscale Mundhwa area in Pune to Amadea Enterprises, a firm co-owned by his son Parth Pawar, came under the scanner for want of required clearances.
Speaking to reporters, the Congress leader claimed that State Transport Minister Mr. Sarnaik had acquired four acres of land worth around ₹200 crore at Mira Bhayandar near Mumbai for just ₹53 crore to set up an educational institute.
"Can a Minister procure such land for his own educational institute? If this is permissible, then let this be Maharashtra. We will shut our eyes helplessly. Come and see, this is the current situation under their rule," he said.
