Nashik Court Issues Arrest Warrant for NCP Minister Manikrao Kokate

A Nashik court has issued an arrest warrant for Maharashtra NCP minister Manikrao Kokate, who faces a two-year prison sentence for cheating and forgery. The conviction stems from securing two flats in 1995 under the economically weaker sections quota by understating his income. This situation raises concerns about his eligibility to remain an MLA and state cabinet minister, as the Representation of the People Act mandates disqualification for such convictions unless stayed by a higher court. The sessions court upheld the trial court’s decision while modifying some aspects of the case.

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