Funds collected by charity body of Maharashtra CM's son possibly misused for political gains: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday questioned the source of income of the charity organisation controlled by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's son and MP Shrikant Shinde, saying the funds could have been misused for political gains. The Shiv Sena led by Shinde dismissed the allegations, saying the Foundation has undertaken numerous developmental works and provided financial assistance to the needy.
Raut said he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis about the foundation. «We will try to file a case through ED or CBI,» he added.
He also claimed the information on the source of funds and expenses of the organisation sought under the RTI query was not disclosed by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner's office, apparently due to political pressure.
"Shrikant Shinde Foundation controlled by CM Shinde's son and Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde is registered with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner. However, despite seeking information under the Right to Information Act 2005, no information on the source of funds and expenses is given.
«This raises suspicion on the functioning of the Foundation, and the money collected in the name of charity could have been misused for political gains,» Raut alleged while speaking to reporters.
He further alleged that Rs 550 crore have been funnelled through this organisation and misused for non-charity purposes.
Shrikant Shinde is a sitting MP from Kalyan in Thane district and seeking another term in Lok Sabha in the
