Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate ignited controversy by likening the state government to a “beggar” while clarifying his earlier remarks on crop insurance, drawing sharp criticism from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and opposition leaders. His statement, made in response to questions about a previous controversial remark, was deemed inappropriate, reigniting calls for his removal and sparking outrage among political figures.
‘Govt is the beggar, not farmers’: Manikrao Kokate
