Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Pravin Darekar, has falsely claimed himself as a "labourer" to contest the election for the director's post of Mumbai Bank, state minister Nawab Malik told the Legislative Council.

Speaking in the Upper House, Malik raised the issue under the point of information. “Pravin Darekar has won the election to Mumbai Bank by showing himself as a labourer. But he is the Leader of Opposition in the Council. His earnings are very high and he is paying significant income tax,” the state Labour Minister said. “If he is giving false information and winning elections, why should this House trust him? His acts are nothing but a fraud,” Malik added.