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Maha: BJP corporator arrested for accepting Rs 1.2 lakh bribe in Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli, Oct 15 (UNI) A BJP-nominated corporator of Aheri Nagar Panchayat in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.2 lakh from a contractor in connection with an electrical works contract, officials said.
The accused, Amol Gudelliwar, was caught while allegedly accepting the money in Aheri’s main market area around 1 pm, following a trap laid by the ACB teams from Gondia and Gadchiroli.
According to the complaint, Gudelliwar had allegedly demanded Rs 1.2 lakh as commission from a contractor who had undertaken electrical works under the Nagar Panchayat.
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Maha: Sawail Gandharva Bhimsen festival to be held in Jan 2027

19 Oct 2026 | 11:41 PM

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Angel One opens US share and ETF investments through GIFT City with brokerage waiver until December 2026

19 Oct 2026 | 11:33 PM

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Maha: BJP infighting, allies' silence raise concerns for Mahayuti in Satara

19 Oct 2026 | 11:04 PM

Satara, Oct 19 (UNI) Political developments in Satara have gathered momentum following the announcement of the Mahayuti alliance's candidate for the Pune Graduate Constituency election, with differences within the BJP and the uncertain stance of its alliance partners raising concerns over the coalition's prospects.

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Maha: RPI welcomes Govt initiative to support drought-hit farmers

19 Oct 2026 | 10:24 PM

Pune, Oct 19 (UNI) Dr Hulgesh Chalwadi, Maharashtra vice-president of the Republican Party of India (Athawale) and chairman of the Chalwadi Educational Institution, has welcomed the Mahayuti government's initiative to mobilise financial assistance for farmers affected by the drought in Maharashtra.

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