The BJP’s Pune city president, Dheeraj Ghate, is under scrutiny for allegedly operating an unauthorized office since 2012 at a municipal gym in Sane Guruji Nagar, Ambil Odha Colony. The complaint, lodged by social activist Sagar Dhadave, alleges illegal use of electricity powering ACs, treadmills, and more .A Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) inspection on April 26, 2025, confirmed the misuse.
Ghate was fined ₹95,000 for one year, despite
He defended the setup as temporary—from his institution, under an 11-month contract approved for a gym and study centre. He also attributed the controversy to political rivalries ahead of upcoming elections .
Notices have been issued to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), MSEDCL, and Pune Police, urging action under Section 135 of the Electricity Act and removal of encroachments
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