Solapur: A major corruption case has surfaced in Barshi, with a case filed against Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Nagesh Haribhau Akkalkote and his wife Kalpana Akkalkote. The couple is accused of accumulating illegal assets worth ₹11.12 crore. The case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the Barshi city police station.
Nagesh Akkalkote, 44, who served as a municipal councilor for 22 years in Barshi, allegedly amassed property far beyond his known sources of income. This has triggered a major political controversy in Barshi, especially with the upcoming state elections.
Akkalkote, a staunch supporter of Uddhav Thackeray faction candidate Dilip Sopte in the Barshi assembly elections, and his wife Kalpana are under investigation for the alleged possession of unaccounted wealth. The issue has sparked significant political debate in the region, with local residents and opposition parties expressing concerns over corruption in local governance.
This development has sent shockwaves through the local political landscape, and the case is expected to have significant implications for the upcoming elections. Investigations are ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
