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Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol Denies Allegations of Wrongdoing in Rs 230-Crore Property Deal

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Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol has denied allegations of wrongdoing in a Rs 230-crore property deal between a Jain trust and a realty firm in Pune. Mohol, who has been targeted by the opposition for his alleged links to the deal, stated that he had severed ties with the company 11 months before the land deal was struck. The deal has sparked controversy due to allegations that the realty firm benefited from its association with the Union minister and that the trust had a surplus of Rs 8 crore before deciding to sell the property.

Key Takeaways:

  • Murlidhar Mohol, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, has denied allegations of wrongdoing in a Rs 230-crore property deal between a Jain trust and a realty firm in Pune.
  • Mohol claims to have severed ties with the company 11 months before the land deal was struck, stating that he had no connection to the transaction.
  • The deal has sparked controversy due to allegations that the realty firm benefited from its association with the Union minister and that the trust had a surplus of Rs 8 crore before deciding to sell the property.
  • Former MP and farmers' leader Raju Shetti has claimed that Mohol was associated with the realty firm, and it had bought the land improperly.
  • A group of citizens under the banner of 'Sakal Jain Samaj' conducted a long march to oppose the land deal, citing concerns about the trust's decision to sell the property.
  • The trust has stated that it denied all allegations, and the temple will remain untouched in its current location and condition.

Statistics:

  • Rs 230 crore: The value of the property deal between the Jain trust and the realty firm.
  • 11 months: Time period between Mohol's exit from the company and the land deal struck between the realty firm and the trustees.
  • 52,000sqft: The proposed size of the new hostel to be constructed as a condition of the sale.
  • 2.8 times: The new hostel will be larger than the existing 18,200sqft hostel.
  • Rs 8 crore: The surplus amount in the trust's account before deciding to sell the property.
  • 1960: The year the Mahavir Digambar Jain Temple was established.
  • 2024: The year in which Mohol exited the partnership from the firms.
  • 2025: The year in which the sale deed was executed and the new hostel construction commenced.

Sources:

  • Times of India:
  • Prasad Kulkarni: The Indian Express:
  • Alim Shaikh: Times Content:

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