‘I gave him money’: Ex-minister Deepak Kesarkar on Mumbai hostage accused Rohit Aarrya’s Rs 2 crore claim

Former school education minister Deepak Kesarkar stated he personally donated to Swachhta Monitor operator Rohit Aarrya due to sympathy. Aarrya, whose scheme was part of a government campaign, later protested alleged non-payment of Rs 2 crore by the department. Kesarkar emphasized that government payments require proper formalities and documentation, which he believes Aarrya failed to provide.