New India Cooperative Bank looted by BJP members, claims Raut; slams government for maintaining silence
The Hindu
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleges BJP involvement in ₹122 crore bank looting, criticizes government silence on issues.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday (February 17, 2025) alleged that members of the BJP were involved in looting the New India Cooperative Bank, where funds of ₹122 crore have been misappropriated, and questioned the Maharashtra government's silence on the issue.
Two persons, including Hitesh Mehta, the general manager and head of accounts of the New India Cooperative Bank, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling ₹122 crore from the safes of the Prabhadevi and Goregaon offices of the bank.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Raut alleged that members of the BJP were involved in looting the bank in Mumbai.
"Where is BJP leader Kirit Somaiya now? Such a big bank has been looted. Is he silent because BJP members looted the bank? This money didn't belong to the rich or common people; it belonged to taxi drivers. The bank was founded by the socialist leader late George Fernandes. Why is Somaiya not supporting the depositors who are affected? Why was the ED not informed?" he said.
The Rajya Sabha MP further slammed the State government for maintaining silence on the issue and questioned why it had not held a press conference.
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