Former Education Minister Explains Refusal to Speak with Mumbai Hostage Taker Despite Direct Demands

Nov 04, 2025 07:53 pm CST

A detailed account of why former School Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar declined to speak with filmmaker Rohit Arya during a Mumbai hostage crisis where 19 people were held captive. The incident, stemming from alleged unpaid dues worth Rs 2 crore, ended in a police shootout, with Kesarkar explaining he couldn't make binding commitments in his current position.