BJP spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar recently responded to the growing controversy over the cash-for-jobs scam, asserting that the party has nothing to hide. He emphasized that the government had already taken substantial steps in addressing the issue by supporting victims who had been defrauded. Pai noted that the Chief Minister’s open invitation to the public to file complaints demonstrated the government’s commitment to transparency and tackling corruption. He urged opposition parties not to exploit the issue for political mileage and reassured the public that the government was serious about dealing with the perpetrators.

This statement comes amidst growing calls from opposition leaders, including Congress’s Sunil Kawthankar, for a deeper investigation into the alleged scam, and after arrests have been made related to the case. The BJP’s position is that they are actively addressing the issue through proper legal channels and investigations.