Maharashtra Minister Faces Renewed Allegations of Harassment, Files Privilege Motion

Jaykumar Gore denies allegations of sexual harassment from 2017, citing court acquittal, while opposition demands his resignation.

Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Jaykumar Gore is accused of harassing a woman in 2017, including sending inappropriate photos, a case for which he was acquitted in 2019.
Opposition leaders, including Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT), have called for Gore's resignation, alleging continued harassment of the woman and questioning his inclusion in the cabinet.
Gore has filed breach of privilege motions against Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, NCP MLA Rohit Pawar, and a journalist, claiming defamation and a political conspiracy to tarnish his image.
The woman involved in the case has reportedly withdrawn her complaint after Gore's apology but plans to stage a hunger strike, alleging ongoing intimidation.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has faced criticism for retaining Gore in the cabinet, with opposition leaders likening this case to other recent scandals involving state ministers.