India, Oct. 20 -- Former Kasba Peth MLA and Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Dhangekar has levelled serious allegations against BJP MP and Union minister Murlidhar Mohol, claiming his involvement in a controversial land deal linked to a Jain educational trust.

This is not the first time Dhangekar, who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after quitting the Congress, has targeted BJP leaders despite the Sena-BJP alliance. Earlier, he had accused senior BJP leader Chandrakant Patil of protecting individuals facing criminal allegations, which had drawn disapproval from his party seniors.

Mohol on his part has denied the allegations, saying he had withdrawn his stake from the deal. He said Dhangekar is making political allegations after having l...