Monday, June 20, 2011

Adarsh (Housing Society Scam): Ashok Chavan reverts Adarsh blame to Deshmukh!


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File photo of former Maharashtra Chief Ministers Ashok Chavan (right) and Vilasrao Deshmukh. They are locked in a blame game over the Adarsh Housing Society scam.
File photo of former Maharashtra Chief Ministers Ashok Chavan (right) and Vilasrao Deshmukh. They are locked in a blame game over the Adarsh Housing Society scam - PTI.

A blame game involving two former Maharashtra Chief Ministers erupted over Adarsh housing scam on Monday with Ashok Chavan saying the prime land was sanctioned by Vilasrao Deshmukh, now Union Minister, and he had no role to play.

In an affidavit before the Commission probing alleged irregularities in the controversial Adarsh project, Mr. Ashok Chavan also said he was not involved with any recommendation to include civilian members in the building meant for armed forces personnel in upcale Colaba area.

Mr. Ashok Chavan, who had to step down as Chief Minister last year following Adarsh controversy, was the Revenue Minister from 1999-2003 when land was allotted to the housing society. Mr. Deshmukh was the Chief Minister during that period.


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