The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it has closed its probe into alleged irregularities in nine irrigation projects in Maharashtra. The Bureau however clarified that none of the cases were linked to deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who also faces allegations of corruption in the irrigation scam.
The ACB’s clarification came after the Congress alleged that Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the BJP in forming a government two days ago.
The irrigation scam dates back to 2009, when Ajit Pawar was the Water Resources Minister in the Congress-NCP government. It was alleged that in that year, Ajit had approved more than 30 projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore at inflated prices.