The NCP on Monday questioned how can BJP leader Kirit Somaiya who enjoys 'z' category security "disappear" and wondered if the latter has turned into “Mr India”, hours after a Mumbai court rejected pre-arrest bail to the former MP in a cheating case. Maharashtra NCP chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase raised the question in a statement. “How come the person with 'Z' category security disappears suddenly? Is Kirit Somaiya 'Mr India'?” Tapase asked.

“It is surprising that Somaiya who levelled false allegations against Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders and defamed them has himself become not reachable. Since Somaiya has disappeared there is suspicion in the minds of the people about him misappropriating money in the name of saving INS Vikrant," Tapase alleged.