PUNE: BJP MLA Suresh Dhas from Ashti Patoda constituency in Beed on Sunday alleged that a meeting between Walmik Karad and renewable firm officials was held at Dhananjay Munde's residence when a deal of ₹3 crore was made for going ahead with a windmill project.
Speaking in Pune during the Jan-Akrosh march organised by the Maratha community to press the demand for punishment for the accused involved in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, Dhas said that it was during the meeting at Munde's residence, a demand for ₹50 lakh in advance was made during the election period.
"Before ending the meeting, the company officials said that the deal would be finalised at ₹2 crore instead of ₹3 crore. However, Karad said that some money was to be paid during the election period, and ₹50 lakh was paid to Aka (Karad) and Bade Aka (Dhananjay Munde). At the same time, it was decided that a person named Krushna Kute of Om Sai Ram security agency be given the work of plant security at Massajog," Dhas alleged.
Despite repeated attempts, Munde could not be reached for comments. Karad has been arrested by CID in connection with ₹2 crore extortion bid from Avaada windmill energy firm.
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