Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Minister of State for Home Affairs, Yogesh Kadam and his father, senior leader Ramdas Kadam, alleging their involvement in shielding criminals in Pune.
“Pune’s goon culture is thriving because of Nilesh Dhaywad and other criminal gangs. Who is giving them protection?” Parab questioned, addressing a press conference. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader claimed that law and order in Pune had worsened due to the rise of gangster networks allegedly enjoying political patronage.
Taking direct aim at Yogesh Kadam and his father Ramdas Kadam, Parab challenged them to reopen investigations into his financial dealings. “Why are you crying? Go ahead and investigate me again,” he said.
Responding to Ramdas Kadam’s allegations about his assets, Parab said, “The affidavit he submitted was actually my election affidavit, which clearly mentions how I purchased my cars. If a builder had given me a car, could I have written that in an affidavit? Their government is in power and his son is the Home Minister of the State, they can investigate where my cars came from. I have two Mercedes vehicles purchased from my business earnings. ED and Income Tax have already conducted inquiries. Who is Ramdas Kadam to question me? Only ED and IT authorities have that right.”
Anil Parab urged for transparency and demanded that past investigation reports be made public. “Release my inquiry report. I am ready for another ED probe,” he said, further demanding a CBI investigation into the allegations against him. “If there are doubts, let the CBI look into it. Why are they afraid? They say I vacated a house and made 8,000 people homeless, go and see if such a settlement even exists. We know who supplies them this false information,” he added.
Rejecting allegations of personal attacks, Anil Parab said, “I haven’t made any personal remarks. When their son, a minister, is accused of stealing sand, isn’t that personal? A dance bar runs in the Home Minister’s mother’s name, where women dance. The place was raided thrice and FIRs were filed.”
Parab urged the Maharashtra Chief Minister to act without delay, saying, “There’s no point in waiting for the court’s rebuke before taking action.”
