In the aftermath of 'slapgate' — the alleged bribery case in the social justice minister's office, which rocked political circles recently — there has been some action from senior BJP leader Rajkumar Badole, who heads a cash-rich Mantralaya department.

On Monday, five staffers working in the department were sent back to their respective parent departments. Two of Badole's personal assistants, (PAs) Mane and Shetye, along with a clerk, Gabhane, and two telephone operators were removed from the office. Mane and Shetye were asked to leave on Thursday while the other three were sent back on Monday.