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News18
20 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Dance Bar, Sand Mining Allegations: Anil Parab Meets CM With Complaints Against Minister Kadam
Reported By : Mayuresh Ganapatye Last Updated: July 29, 2025, 19:45 IST According to Parab, CM Fadnavis (above) has assured him that the matter will be thoroughly investigated. (File) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction leader Anil Parab has demanded the resignation of Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, over serious allegations related to an illegal dance bar and sand mining. Speaking to the media, Parab claimed that a dance bar is being operated in the name of the minister's mother, tarnishing the image of the state and the government. He also said that he has submitted all the related evidence directly to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and urged immediate action against Kadam. According to Parab, CM Fadnavis has assured him that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken based on the evidence. When asked about the meeting between Parab and Fadnavis, Kadam replied, 'I have cleared my stand to my leadership. I don't pay attention to who is meeting whom. We have given that space on rent. I am only focusing on my work and nothing else." Parab reiterated that he had earlier raised the issue of the controversial dance bar during the session, stating it was not only illegal but being run in the name of Kadam's mother. 'This is not just a matter of moral misconduct, it directly damages the reputation of the government," Parab said. Swipe Left For Next Video View all He also highlighted multiple police raids on the said dance bar — specifically on August 10 and May 28 in 2023, and May 31 in 2025. During these raids, police reportedly detained 22 bar girls, 22 customers, and seized large amounts of cash. 'These establishments have a record of repeated violations. As per the law, the owner is held accountable for any illegal activity. Therefore, Minister Kadam must resign," Parab demanded. In addition to the dance bar issue, Parab also submitted alleged evidence regarding illegal sand mining reportedly linked to Kadam's aides. He claimed that the extracted sand is being dumped on the premises of Yogita Dental College in Khed, and a man named Akit Mukadam has been actively involved in the operations. Parab also submitted video footage allegedly showing a transport department official using an e-challan machine to collect unauthorised payments. He further pointed out that the Bombay High Court has issued a show-cause notice in the sand mining case, noting that no permission was granted for the excavation. 'I have given a copy of the court's direction as evidence. Now it is up to the Chief Minister to examine the material and take a call," Parab said. Mayuresh Ganapatye Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa... Read More Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa... Read More view comments News mumbai-news Dance Bar, Sand Mining Allegations: Anil Parab Meets CM With Complaints Against Minister Kadam Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Read More
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Inter-state chain snatcher posing as delivery person held
Panaji: Goa police on Sunday arrested an allegedly notorious inter-state chain snatcher who used to pose as a courier delivery person. Porvorim police arrested one accused person for chain-snatching in PDA Colony, Porvorim. A complaint was lodged by a woman informing the police that an unidentified person came on a scooter outside her house and told her that she had a parcel. The person then snatched her gold chain worth Rs 1.8 lakh and fled from the spot. Based on the complaint, Porvorim PI Rahul Parab said that they collected CCTV footage and other evidence and zeroed in on the suspect who was found staying in a guesthouse at Calangute. 'The accused has been is identified as Kishorbhai Mohanbhai Macchi, also known as Ranpariya Ajay Hasmukhbhai, 44, a resident of Gujarat,' Parab said. The scooter used by the accused has also been recovered. 'The accused has been arrested under Section 304 of BNS, 2023,' Parab said. Macchi was involved in many crimes since 2015 and was previously arrested in Gujarat and Rajasthan. He was last arrested in 2023 in Kota, Rajasthan. Parab said that during the interrogation the accused revealed that he committed a similar crime in June 2025 at Saligao, where he robbed a gold chain. Porvorim police have found leads on the stolen gold chain and are in the process of recovering it.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Sue me': Parab dares Kadam after dance bar allegation
Mumbai: A day after junior home minister Yogesh Kadam warned that he would move a privilege notice against him for linking him to a Kandivli dance bar and alleged illegal sand mining in Ratnagiri, Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab on Tuesday dared him to do that and file a defamation suit, saying it would give him a platform to prove the charges he has levelled. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Demanding Kadam's ouster, Parab said he will submit all documents and pen drives showing proof of his involvement to CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday. He said Fadnavis should seek the Sena minister's resignation because party chief and deputy CM Eknath Shinde would not initiate any action on his own. He said if the CM fails to act, he will move high court. Kadam maintained that he had no connection to the bar and that it was under his direction that police had acted against such establishments. "If I had any vested interest, I would have ensured no action was taken against this particular bar." Last week, Parab had claimed in the legislative council that police had in May raided a dance bar in Kandivli whose license was issued in the name of Kadam's mother and that he diverted sand meant for farmers from a river in Ratnagiri, his home district, to a dental college linked to his family. On Tuesday, he reiterated the allegations. "...There were women dancing [in the bar]. Money was being thrown. All this information is in police records and the FIR. I got this information under RTI Act. Therefore, it cannot be false. When the raid was conducted, action was taken against 22 bar dancers, 22 customers and four employees." Trashing Kadam's claim that he was not aware of the bar's operations, Parab said, "They (Kadam and family) say they do not run the dance bar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per the law, if a staffer or someone authorised by the owner commits a misdemeanour, the responsibility lies with the owner." Alleging that all rules on bar operations have been violated, he said Kadam's father, former minister Ramdas Kadam, sought to quell the controversy by claiming that there should not be a dispute since the bar is in his wife's name. "The minister goes as far as Navi Mumbai to raid dance bars calling them obscene and anti-social, but a dance bar licensed in his mother's name is running. Who will take action against it?" On the alleged diversion of sand, Parab said, "Sand was supposed to be removed from Mahadev river, but the company was removing it from Savitri river... After I raised the issue, the removal of sand was stopped." Dismissing Parab's charges as "baseless and defamatory", Kadam said he would write to the legislative council chairperson, demanding that the MLC's remarks in the House be expunged since they were made in his absence, thereby amounting to a violation of legislative rules.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab demands minister Yogesh Kadam's resignation over ‘Kandivali dance bar run with mother's licence'
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam, alleging that a dance bar in Kandivali was being operated under a licence held by his mother and that firms linked to the minister's family were mining sand illegally in Ratnagiri. Parab said he would submit documents, pen drives, and evidence to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday and warned he would approach the Bombay High Court if Kadam was not removed from his post. 'Devendra Fadnavis should seek Kadam's resignation. (Deputy Chief Minister) Eknath Shinde won't act because of political constraints. If the state doesn't act, I will go to court,' Parab said. Kadam belongs to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Parab's allegations stem from a May 30 raid at Savali Bar and Restaurant in Kandivali (West), following which the Mumbai police booked 22 bar dancers, 22 customers, and four staff members for violations under bar regulations. Citing documents received under the Right to Information Act, Parab said the bar's licence was in the name of Jyoti Kadam, the minister's mother. 'If obscene activities take place in a bar licensed to the minister's family, responsibility lies with the licence holder. Saying it is run by someone else is no defence under the law,' the MLC said at a press conference. Parab alleged that bar rules were violated, with reports of obscene dance and money being thrown—all of which he claimed was documented in an FIR. Former minister Ramdas Kadam, father of Yogesh Kadam, admitted that the licence is in his wife's name but said the bar has been run by a man named Shetty for 30 years. 'There is an orchestra licence and waitress licence. Nothing illegal is happening,' he said, dismissing Parab's claims as politically motivated. Parab also accused Kadam of diverting silt from the Jagbudi river in Ratnagiri, stating that sand meant for farmers was instead sent to a private dental college allegedly linked to Kadam's sister. He named Akil Mukadam, who he claimed works at Kadam's residence, as the one overseeing the illegal sand removal. Kadam, in response, denied all charges, saying he had no involvement in the operation of the bar or in sand removal, and that the allegations were 'baseless and defamatory'. He said the silt removed was not of construction quality. 'If I had any vested interest, no raid would have happened. The police acted under my instructions,' Kadam said on Monday. Kadam has also announced that he will move a breach of privilege motion against Parab in the Legislative Council and write to the chairperson over Parab's remarks.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Restoring decorum in the Houses a big challenge
The presiding officers of the state legislature—legislative council chairman Ram Shinde and assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar—and CM Devendra Fadnavis are facing a piquant situation over dignity and decorum in both the Houses. In the recent past, Vice-President and chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar had expressed deep concern over unruly behaviour by a section of members in the Upper House. In the state legislature, it is more or less a similar situation. The use of unparliamentary words and rushing towards the podium has become a rule, rather than an exception. When Narwekar issued a stern warning to erring members, they tendered an unconditional apology, following which there was normalcy in the House. Certain senior members raised the issue of decorum and a need for fresh rules. It was then submitted that rules on discipline and decorum were already in place but very rarely implemented, as a result of which most members did not take them seriously. Even senior members have flouted the rules. A week ago, former speaker and former MPCC president Nana Patole climbed the speaker's podium but was restrained by security personnel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kanheri: 1 Trick to Reduce Belly Fat? Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo Shockingly, Patole did not express regret after the House resumed proceedings. It was found the level of discussion and language used by members, too, is shocking and expressed without any regret. Leading politicians have expressed shock over the language used even by senior members. Veteran politicians like Vasantrao Naik, who was the CM for the longest period, Sharad Pawar, Vilasrao Deshmukh and S B Chavan participated in all debates, but they ensured that decorum and discipline were maintained. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Parab's bombshell Shiv Sena (UBT) member Anil Parab dropped a bombshell when he disclosed that visitors facing charges of murder and booked under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act were loitering freely in the legislature hall. Immediately after Parab's claim, speaker Rahul Narwekar banned the entry of visitors. According to legislature officials, the curbs were enforced immediately. In the past too, such prohibitory orders were promulgated but not implemented in letter and spirit. Apparently, the visitors Parab referred to were supporters of NCP (SP) legislator Jitendra Awhad and BJP's Gopichand Padalkar. They engaged in a huge scuffle in the assembly's lobby, which was brought to Narwekar's notice. The matter was put to rest after both Awhad and Padalkar expressed regret over the clash. More shocking were the disclosures by Parab, who submitted that even as the legislature secretariat stated that entry passes are issued in accordance with the rules and regulations, the same are sold at a very high price. As a result, he said, several agents and unauthorised persons and agents gain entry to the legislature hall. Again, a big challenge not only for the presiding officers but the entire secretariat too.
