‘Cannot speak for 2 minutes,’ says Minister Dhananjay Munde suffering from Bell’s Palsy, ability to speak affected
1 month ago

‘Cannot speak for 2 minutes,’ says Minister Dhananjay Munde suffering from Bell’s Palsy, ability to speak affected

The Hindu  

Embattled Maharashtra Minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Thursday said he has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy, a condition that causes sudden weakness in face muscles, which had severely affected his ability to speak. "Currently, I cannot speak properly for even two minutes, which has prevented me from attending cabinet meetings and public events," Mr. Munde said in his social media post. Mr. Munde assured Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar that he was committed to overcoming his illness and returning to public service as soon as possible. Mr. Munde has maintained he has no connection with the sarpanch case and has also refuted allegations of irregularities when he was Agriculture Minister earlier.

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BJP Minister Pankaja Munde meets cousin Dhananjay 2 days after his exit from cabinet
2 weeks, 5 days ago

BJP Minister Pankaja Munde meets cousin Dhananjay 2 days after his exit from cabinet

The Hindu  

Maharashtra BJP Minister Pankaja Munde met her cousin and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde in Mumbai on Thursday night, two days after the latter quit the State cabinet after his close aide was named as a key accused in the murder of a village sarpanch in Beed district. Last month, Mr. Dhananjay Munde had disclosed that he is suffering from Bell's …

Could Dhananjay Munde’s Exit Cause BJP-NCP Rift and Turmoil Within Mahayuti in Maharashtra?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Could Dhananjay Munde’s Exit Cause BJP-NCP Rift and Turmoil Within Mahayuti in Maharashtra?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 04, 2025 16:50 IST - 10 MINS READ On March 4, Dhananjay Munde, Maharashtra’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister and an influential Nationalist Congress Party leader, resigned from his post in Mumbai after an 80-day-long media and public outcry brought out disturbing evidence in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, a sarpanch from Massajog village in Beed district. …

Dhananjay Munde resigns as Maharashtra minister over involvement of associate in murder case
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dhananjay Munde resigns as Maharashtra minister over involvement of associate in murder case

Op India  

On 4th March, Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde quit from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cabinet after the chief minister demanded his resignation over allegations linking his close associate, Walmik Karad, to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh from Massajog village in the Beed district. “It has been my firm demand since day one that the accused in the brutal murder of …

What is Bell’s Palsy, the condition affecting Dhananjay Munde
1 month ago

What is Bell’s Palsy, the condition affecting Dhananjay Munde

The Hindu  

Maharashtra’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Dhananjay Munde announced this week that he was suffering from Bell’s Palsy, which, he said, had severely affected his ability to speak. Bell’s Palsy is a condition that causes weakness or temporary paralysis of the facial muscles. Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy may look like the symptoms of other conditions including strokes and …

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde reveals he has Bell’s Palsy: ‘Unable to speak…’
1 month ago

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde reveals he has Bell’s Palsy: ‘Unable to speak…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra minister and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Thursday revealed that he has been suffering from Bell’s Palsy, which has affected his ability of speech. Revealing his Bell's Palsy diagnosis, Munde said that his treatment is underway but he is unable to speak continuously for even two minutes. The minister has already informed this to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis …

‘Unable to speak’: Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde diagnosed with Bell's palsy
1 month ago

‘Unable to speak’: Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde diagnosed with Bell's palsy

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde revealed on Thursday that he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, which has affected his ability to speak and prevented him from attending cabinet meetings. Dhananjay Munde revealed he has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy The National Congress Party leader also disclosed that he had undergone surgery on both his eyes a fortnight ago. As per …

NCP's Dhananjay Munde gets son support in domestic dispute with 1st wife, she alleges pressure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCP's Dhananjay Munde gets son support in domestic dispute with 1st wife, she alleges pressure

Hindustan Times  

In a dramatic twist to the ongoing domestic dispute of Maharashtra politician Dhananjay Munde, his son has come to his defense following a court’s recent order for him to pay interim maintenance to his estranged wife and daughter. Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde Dhananjay Munde’s first wife Karuna Sharma, who has a son and daughter with …

All-party team demands Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

All-party team demands Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder case

The Hindu  

An all-party delegation led by former MP Sambhaji Raje on Monday urged Maharashtra Governor C.P. The appeal submitted to the Governor, included demand for Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation “considering the involvement and possible interference in this case” and the accused Walmik Karad to be booked under BNS 103. The charges under which Karad is booked can easily get him out …

Pressure mounts on Ajit Pawar to sack Minister Dhananjay Munde over Beed sarpanch murder case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pressure mounts on Ajit Pawar to sack Minister Dhananjay Munde over Beed sarpanch murder case

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday held a crucial meeting with NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, following mounting pressure for Munde's resignation over his alleged links to Walmik Karad, the mastermind behind the murder of Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Critics argue that Munde's continued presence in the Mahayuti government could hinder a fair investigation by the Special Investigation …

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability for NCP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability for NCP

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Senior NCP leader Dhananjay Panditrao Munde is facing the heat as leaders from the opposition as well as ruling parties are making a series of allegations against him, for his close aide’s alleged involvement in the murder of a sarpanch in Beed. During Munde’s tenure as state deputy chief minister, Dhananjay had kicked up controversies over his high-handedness in …

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