No Mah minister named by Aurangabad sex worker:R R Patil

Mumbai, Apr 3 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil today categorically stated that no state minister was mentioned by a sex worker arrested by the Aurangabad police recently.

Making a suo motto statement in the Legislative Assembly, Mr Patil said Ms Sarita Rode, one of the six workers arrested in a police raid from New Maratha Hotel situated on the Beed by-pass, wanted to become an air hostess and needed Rs 90,000 to pursue her dream. She contacted her 'internet friend' Divya Varma who introduced her to one Ram Pawar. Pawar hired Sarita for sex service, he added.

Ms Rode, who hails from Indore, in her statement to the police has not named any minister, the Deputy Chief Minister clarified.

Earlier, the House witnessed four adjournments when Speaker Babasaheb Kupekar disallowed a point of order on the issue raised by the leader of opposition R Kadam.

The Speaker said the issue cannot be raised through a point of order and the opposition cannot make allegations against members of the House without prior notice.

Mr Kadam said he was not levelling allegations but wanted to highlight the issue which has been reported in a section of media.

The Lower House had to be adjourned first for 15 minutes, later for ten minutes thrice earlier.

Mr Kadam handed over a CD to Mr Patil, who said that the contents will be examined.

UNI