Minister Kokate Sacked Over Flat Scam; Rohit Pawar Predicts Another Minister's Fall

• NCP Ajit Pawar faction's Minister Manikrao Kokate removed from ministerial duties after a sessions court sentenced him to two years in a 1995 flat scam case.
• Kokate was found guilty of fraudulently acquiring CM quota flats in Nashik using fake documents; an arrest warrant has been issued against him.
• Rohit Pawar of the Sharad Pawar faction stated Kokate's removal was "out of compulsion" and criticized the government's delayed action.
• Rohit Pawar further claimed, "We are also waiting for Minister Shirsath's wicket!" stirring political speculation.
• Kokate is currently hospitalized and has approached the High Court against the decision.

Why It Matters: Minister Kokate removed due to scam; Rohit Pawar hints at another minister's imminent fall.