75 minority school files cleared on day of Ajit Pawar plane news spark controversy

A fresh controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over administrative decisions taken on January 28, the same day news of senior leader Ajit Pawar's plane incident emerged, triggering widespread political and bureaucratic activity in the state.

According to sources, the Maharashtra Minority Department cleared as many as 75 files related to minority schools on January 28. The files reportedly included proposals linked to recognition and approvals for minority educational institutions. The development has raised serious questions in political and administrative circles, with opposition parties alleging irregularities in the sudden clearance of such a large number of files in a single day.

Opposition leaders have questioned how 75 files could be processed and signed within a short span, especially on a day when the state administration was reportedly preoccupied with the breaking news surrounding Ajit Pawar.

“The clearance of so many files in one day creates suspicion. It is important to know whether due procedure was followed and whether proper scrutiny was conducted,” an opposition leader said.

The issue has also led to administrative action. Milind Shenoy, Deputy Secretary in the Maharashtra Minority Department, has been transferred amid the controversy.

Sources said the government has initiated an inquiry into the matter and further action is also underway.

Several key questions are now being raised: why and how were 75 files signed on the same day, whether all proposals underwent proper verification and legal procedures, and whether the approvals had been pre-planned or granted suddenly.

Political analysts said that such a major administrative exercise taking place on a day dominated by a high-profile political incident naturally fuels doubt. However, they noted that the final conclusions would depend on the outcome of the government inquiry.

The matter has now become a major topic of political debate in Maharashtra, and further developments are expected in the coming days.

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