Maharashtra seems to have landed itself in an unwelcome spotlight, with explosive allegations and counter-allegations being made by the minute by a top police officer and politicians at the helm. The NCP, a vital constituent of the MVA government in the state, is now left with the tough job of proving the innocence of a senior leader. However, social media is rife with the surprising acceptance of the so-called ‘open secret’ — the police-politician nexus. One that sees crores exchange hands with staggering insouciance. One that leaves no political party blameless.

The matter has even reached Parliament, with valuable time being spent in a hoarse clamour for the ouster of the Maharashtra government and imposition of the President’s Rule.