Pyare Ziya Khan, Chairman of the Maharashtra Minority Commission | File Image
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News1817-02-2026, 17:02

Minority Status to 75 Maharashtra Schools After Ajit Pawar's Death: 'Major Conspiracy'

  • Maharashtra State Minority Commission questions 75 minority status certificates issued to schools hours after Ajit Pawar's death.
  • Commission Chairman Pyare Ziya Khan calls it a "major conspiracy" as government offices were closed during state mourning.
  • BJP alleges large-scale irregularities and possible collusion, pointing to a potential political angle with Congress-linked schools.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis orders immediate stay on certificates and announces a formal investigation.
  • Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar directs officials to identify those responsible for issuing the certificates.

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