Maharashtra

Responding to Shinde’s accusations, Aadesh Bandekar strongly rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing during his tenure as chairman of the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust.

Bandekar pointed out that his tenure had ended three years ago and stressed that the temple’s executive and finance officers are appointed by the Maharashtra government.

He challenged the authorities to make public any evidence of wrongdoing and called for a transparent and impartial investigation.
“If I am found guilty, hang me in front of the temple. But don’t level false allegations,” Bandekar said.Continue Reading