MLA's Election Spending Remarks Stir Controversy

Prakash Solanke, an MLA from Maharashtra's Nationalist Congress Party, stirred controversy by claiming to have spent Rs 10-12 crore on his election campaign. He later retracted, saying the statement was made in jest. The incident has attracted attention on social media, amid concerns over election spending.

A controversy has erupted following statements made by Prakash Solanke, a fourth-term MLA from Majalgaon in Maharashtra, regarding his election campaign expenditure.

Addressing a public event, Solanke claimed he spent Rs 10-12 crore, although he later clarified it was said in jest.

The remarks, captured in a viral video, have sparked discussion about the role of money in elections, with Solanke acknowledging party funds of Rs 40 lakh, of which he spent Rs 23 lakh and returned the remainder.

(With inputs from agencies.)