Maharashtra Raj Bhavan has become 'venue for political activities', says NCP
The Hindu
There is nothing new in the BJP leaders and workers going to the Raj Bhavan to meet him, NCP leader Nawab Malik said
Amid the ongoing tussle between Maharashtra Governor B. S. Koshyari and the Uddhav Thackeray-led State government over various issues, State Minister and NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik on Thursday claimed that the governor's official residence Raj Bhavan has become a "venue for political activities".
Mr. Malik, whose party shares power with the Shiv Sena and Congress in Maharashtra, in a statement said Governor Koshyari was "acting like a BJP leader".
There is nothing new in the BJP leaders and workers going to the Raj Bhavan to meet him, the NCP leader said.

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