Ajit Pawar stands with Munde, delegation urges Governor to step in
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Ajit Pawar stands with Munde, delegation urges Governor to step in

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has chosen to stand firm with Dhananjay Munde, the NCP minister caught in a political firestorm over the murder of a Beed sarpanch in December last year. On Monday Pawar, Nationalist Congress party chief, was closeted with Munde for an hour in his office in the state secretariat, and in the evening, he drove to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s official residence at Malabar Hill, to discuss the rapidly unraveling situation with him. So we request your intervention in the demand for immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, which will ensure a free and fair investigation.” Referencing Munde’s associate Walmik Karad, accused in the extortion case linked to Deshmukh’s murder, the letter added, “The extortion as well as the murder are interlinked. Action should be taken on the police for not performing their duty honestly and to ensure initiatives by the government to control the crime cases in Beed district.” The delegation comprised leader of the opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, NCP Beed MP Bajrang Sonavane, MLAs from Beed district Suresh Dhas and Sandip Kshirsagar, Jyoti Mete and Sambhajiraje Chhatrapati.

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Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed
18 hours, 9 minutes ago

Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar on Wednesday warned party leaders against recruiting people with a criminal background in Beed, which has witnessed a massive public outcry over the brutal murder of a sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh, in December. Dhananjay Munde skips Ajit Pawar’s meetings in Beed Pawar, who is also the guardian minister for Beed, …

Beed sarpanch murder: Pankaja Munde seeks action against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas
3 weeks ago

Beed sarpanch murder: Pankaja Munde seeks action against BJP MLA Suresh Dhas

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai/Pune: The bickering within the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Beed district, which has been in the news for all the wrong reasons over the last three months, has come to the fore. The party’s OBC face and state environment minister Pankaja Munde has finally spoken out against MLA Suresh Dhas, who had criticised her in connection with the sarpanch …

Dhananjay Munde resigns: Who will be the NCP’s next OBC face?
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dhananjay Munde resigns: Who will be the NCP’s next OBC face?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The question on deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar’s mind right now is who will fill the berth vacated by Dhananjay Munde. Until now, the Nationalist Congress Party has had the choice of only two leaders from the Other Backward Classes community in the cabinet – Munde and the seasoned Chhagan Bhujbal. Party insiders have told HT, Pawar has two …

Dhananjay Munde resigns as minister
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dhananjay Munde resigns as minister

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai/Pune: Controversial Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the cabinet on Tuesday citing health grounds, which was promptly accepted by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. BJP lawmaker from Ashti Patoda constituency, Suresh Dhas too launched a high-decibel campaign against Munde and Karad’s “reign of terror” in Beed while his cousin and BJP leader Pankaja Munde too claimed that “morality had been …

Did Ajit Pawar mishandle the issue of Munde’s resignation?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Did Ajit Pawar mishandle the issue of Munde’s resignation?

Hindustan Times  

Food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was asked to resign by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday following a closed-door meeting the previous evening with deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, Munde himself and other senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party. Ajit Pawar’s reluctance to sack Munde Pawar’s reluctance stemmed from his proximity with Munde and the fact that …

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders after Munde's resignation, advises MLAs not to rely entirely on workers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders after Munde's resignation, advises MLAs not to rely entirely on workers

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Ajit Pawar meets NCP leaders after Munde's resignation, advises MLAs not to rely entirely on workers Maharashtra politics: Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned following his close aide Walmik Karad being named as an accused in the Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Maharashtra politics: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar convened a meeting of Nationalist Congress Party MLAs and party leaders …

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing

Hindustan Times  

Controversial Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde resigned from the cabinet on Tuesday citing health grounds, which was promptly accepted by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Maha minister resigns over Sarpanch’s killing Munde, a leader of the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, was under mounting pressure to quit following the arrest of his election manager in the murder of a popular village head …

Could Dhananjay Munde’s Exit Cause BJP-NCP Rift and Turmoil Within Mahayuti in Maharashtra?
4 weeks, 2 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Dhananjay Munde should have resigned earlier, found dignified way out: Pankaja
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Dhananjay Munde should have resigned earlier, found dignified way out: Pankaja

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde on Tuesday said her cousin and NCP leader Dhananjay Munde should have resigned earlier and found a dignified way out of the situation that arose after the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Mr. Munde, the state food and civil supplies minister, resigned from the state cabinet on Tuesday, days after his close aide Walmik Karad was …

Murder and Minister’s resignation: How a Sarpanch’s murder in Beed landed Dhananjay Munde in soup
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Murder and Minister’s resignation: How a Sarpanch’s murder in Beed landed Dhananjay Munde in soup

The Hindu  

A chilling murder of Sarpanch in Maharashtra’s Beed on December 9 last year had sent shockwaves around the nation where Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village, was killed. Reportedly, Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde has resigned, after his close aide Walmik Karad was named as an accused in the sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. What led to Munde’s resignation A …

How did Dhananjay Munde, close aide of NCP’s Ajit Pawar, get entangled in a sarpanch murder row? Who is he?
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

How did Dhananjay Munde, close aide of NCP’s Ajit Pawar, get entangled in a sarpanch murder row? Who is he?

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned on Tuesday amid the uproar over the Massajog sarpanch murder case. Following the resignation, Munde said that it had been his demand from the very first day that the accused in the Beed Sarpanch murder case should get the harshest punishment. “My firm demand from the very first day has been that the accused in …

Rohit Pawar on Dhananjay Munde Controversy: Calls for Immediate Action and Accountability
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Pawar on Dhananjay Munde Controversy: Calls for Immediate Action and Accountability

ABP News  

Maharashtra's political landscape is currently embroiled in the controversy surrounding Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde. This has triggered calls for his resignation from both opposition parties and some allies within the ruling coalition.Rohit Pawar, a prominent leader from the Nationalist Congress Party, has raised concerns about the ongoing controversy. Rohit Pawar believes that such a situation requires quick and …

Manisha Kayande on Dhananjay Munde: 'He Should Have Taken the Decision Himself' Amid Controversy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Manisha Kayande on Dhananjay Munde: 'He Should Have Taken the Decision Himself' Amid Controversy

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Maharashtra’s Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde continues to make headlines as calls for his resignation intensify. This issue has led to mounting political pressure on him, especially after a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, which was held at Ajit Pawar's residence.During this time, Manisha Kayande, a prominent leader from …

Rohit Pawar Says Dhananjay Munde Should Resign Immediately Amid Growing Controversy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Pawar Says Dhananjay Munde Should Resign Immediately Amid Growing Controversy

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Maharashtra's Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde has once again intensified. A recent high-level meeting between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar has fueled the speculation around Munde's future. The meeting, which took place at Ajit Pawar’s residence, was attended by Munde himself, along with Prafull Patel and Sunil Tatkare.In the wake of these …

CM Fadnavis Asks Dhananjay Munde to Resign Amid Controversy Over Murder Case Allegations
4 weeks, 2 days ago

CM Fadnavis Asks Dhananjay Munde to Resign Amid Controversy Over Murder Case Allegations

ABP News  

The political tension in Maharashtra has escalated once again over the resignation of Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reportedly demanded Munde’s resignation during a late-night meeting with NCP leader Ajit Pawar, which was held at Ajit Pawar’s residence. Along with Fadnavis and Pawar, the meeting was attended by several prominent leaders, including Dhananjay Munde, Prafull …

Dhananjay Munde's Resignation Sparks Controversy Again, Meeting with Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Dhananjay Munde's Resignation Sparks Controversy Again, Meeting with Fadnavis & Ajit Pawar

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Maharashtra's Food and Supply Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation has once again gained momentum. Last night, a significant political development took place as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met with NCP leader Ajit Pawar at his residence. The meeting was attended by key political figures, including Dhananjay Munde, Prafull Patel, and Sunil Tatkare. While the exact outcome of …

NCP's Dhananjay Munde Resigns As Maharashtra Minister
4 weeks, 2 days ago

NCP's Dhananjay Munde Resigns As Maharashtra Minister

ABP News  

NCP MLA Dhananjay Munde on Tuesday resigned as Maharashtra minister after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asked him to do so amid the backdrop of his close aide Walmik Karad being named as an accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed, was abducted, tortured and murdered on December 9 last year allegedly for …

Fadnavis asks Dhananjay Munde to resign as minister
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Fadnavis asks Dhananjay Munde to resign as minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asked state minister Dhananjay Munde to resign, against the backdrop of his close aide Walmik Karad being named as an accused in sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar met Fadnavis on Monday night to discuss the fallout of the CID's chargesheet filed in …

Why Dhananjay Munde resigned from Devendra Fadnavis cabinet
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Why Dhananjay Munde resigned from Devendra Fadnavis cabinet

India Today  

Almost three months after the brutal torture and murder of a sarpanch in his district, senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra food and civil supplies minister Dhananjay Munde has resigned from the Devendra Fadnavis-led cabinet. Walmik Karad, who is allegedly Munde’s close aide and the man seen as his enforcer in Beed, had been booked in the Rs 2 …

Dhananjay Munde resigns as Maharashtra minister, CM Fadnavis accepts resignation
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Dhananjay Munde resigns as Maharashtra minister, CM Fadnavis accepts resignation

India TV News  

Dhananjay Munde resigns as Maharashtra minister, CM Fadnavis accepts resignation Santosh Deshmukh murder: Minister Munde is under fire from the opposition and some Mahayuti colleagues after his close aide Walmik Karad was held in the extortion case linked to sarpanch murder. Santosh Deshmukh murder: NCP leader Dhananjay Munde resigned as Maharashtra Minister after his close aide Walmik Karad was named …

Fadnavis says govt’s decision on tainted ministers hinges on ‘morality’, court decision
1 month ago

Fadnavis says govt’s decision on tainted ministers hinges on ‘morality’, court decision

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: While speculation abounds that controversial minister Dhananjay Munde of the NCP will hand in his resignation, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis declared at a press conference on Sunday that the government would take a decision on sacking the minister if it was felt that the ethics of the government were being affected by the case. “The resignation was asked for …

Sarpanch murder case: Ask Munde if he will resign as Minister, says Ajit Pawar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sarpanch murder case: Ask Munde if he will resign as Minister, says Ajit Pawar

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar parried questions on the resignation of embattled Minister and NCP colleague Dhananjay Munde and asked reporters to field such queries directly to the latter. Mr. Munde is under fire from the Opposition and ruling alliance leaders after the former’s close aide Walmik Karad was arrested in an extortion case linked to the brutal murder …

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sena (UBT), NCP (SP) engage in war of words after Sharad Pawar felicitates Eknath Shinde

The Hindu  

A political war of words emerged between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc’s Maharashtra partners Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, a day after senior leader Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Further, rubbing salt to the wound, Shiv Sena Shinde group leaders also travelled to Delhi to pay a courtesy visit to Sharad Pawar. Meanwhile, Sanjay …

NCP's Dhananjay Munde gets son support in domestic dispute with 1st wife, she alleges pressure
1 month, 4 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 …

Fadnavis promises strict action in sarpanch murder case
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fadnavis promises strict action in sarpanch murder case

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh during a visit to Beed district on Wednesday, and assured locals that the perpetrators would face strict action. Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, has called for an Enforcement Directorate investigation into alleged financial dealings between Nationalist Congress Party minister Dhananjay Munde and …

With Munde by his side, Ajit warns party in Beed
2 months ago

With Munde by his side, Ajit warns party in Beed

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Ajit Pawar, while flatly refusing to sack NCP minister Dhananjay Munde—whose close aide Walmik Karad is the alleged mastermind of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh’s murder—is reading Beed’s NCP party workers the riot act instead. In his maiden tour of Beed district as guardian minister, Ajit Pawar warned party workers, controlled by Dhananjay Munde, of serious action if found involved in …

Ajit Pawar takes charge as Beed guardian minister, vows to restore law and order
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2 months ago

Ajit Pawar takes charge as Beed guardian minister, vows to restore law and order

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday reprimanded his own party workers and leaders, urging them to behave responsibly in public life instead of offering garlands and religious idols as gestures of support. AJIT PAWAR TAKES CHARGE AMID CONTROVERSY Opposition parties and some leaders from the ruling alliance objected to Munde’s appointment as Beed’s guardian minister due to allegations …

BJP’s Dhas alleges fraudulent withdrawals during Munde’s tenure as Beed guardian minister
2 months ago

BJP’s Dhas alleges fraudulent withdrawals during Munde’s tenure as Beed guardian minister

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Suresh Dhas ignited a political firestorm on Thursday, accusing Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Dhananjay Munde of overseeing a ₹73.36 crore fraudulent fund withdrawal during his tenure as Beed’s guardian minister. The allegations, which include claims that 500 locals “slipped into coma” amid the unfolding scandal, prompted Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to demand a formal written complaint …

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster
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2 months ago

‘Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes will be final’: Devendra Fadnavis on demand for NCP minister Munde's ouster

Hindustan Times  

Putting the ball in his deputy's court, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Ajit Pawar will take a decision about NCP minister Dhananjay Munde who is under fire over the Beed sarpanch murder case. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Whatever stand Ajit Pawar takes, will be final," the CM added. Munde has …

Ajit tells leaders to avoid controversy; Munde refuses to resign as he is ‘not morally guilty’
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2 months ago

Ajit tells leaders to avoid controversy; Munde refuses to resign as he is ‘not morally guilty’

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In a party meeting held on Tuesday evening at his official residence Devgiri, Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar directed leaders and MLAs to steer clear of any issue that may become contentious for the party. While Pawar’s directives came in the backdrop of controversy stirred up over civil supplies, food and consumer affairs minister Dhananjay Munde’s link with …

Sule Demand Munde’s Resignation on Moral Ground
2 months ago

Sule Demand Munde’s Resignation on Moral Ground

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: NCP working president Supriya Sule on Wednesday demanded resignation of Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde on “moral grounds”. Ms Sule’s demand came a day after deputy chief minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar opined that Mr. Munde should remain in the cabinet till the investigation agency should probe all the allegations and whoever was found guilty should face action. …

Beed sarpanch murder case: Supriya Sule demands resignation of Minister Munde
2 months ago

Beed sarpanch murder case: Supriya Sule demands resignation of Minister Munde

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde should step down on “moral grounds” over his alleged links to the Beed sarpanch murder case, Nationalist Congress Party working president Supriya Sule said on Wednesday. She criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government for its inaction, stating that despite 50 days passing since the brutal murder of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Mr. Munde remains in office …

Despite pressure, Ajit Pawar decides not to drop Munde from cabinet
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2 months ago

Despite pressure, Ajit Pawar decides not to drop Munde from cabinet

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Despite the overwhelming pressure on him to drop NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, whose close aide Walmik Karad has been linked to the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, Ajit Pawar has decided to retain Munde in the cabinet. The deputy CM announced this after a meeting with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, a day after activist Anjali Damania …

Fadnavis will seek Dhananjay Munde’s resignation if he is linked to Beed sarpanch murder: BJP’s Chandrakant Patil
2 months, 1 week ago

Fadnavis will seek Dhananjay Munde’s resignation if he is linked to Beed sarpanch murder: BJP’s Chandrakant Patil

The Hindu  

Senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Minister Chandrakant Patil on Monday said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis would demand the resignation of NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde if there was evidence of his links to the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. “If credible evidence is found linking Mr. Munde to the case, Chief Minister Fadnavis will act immediately and demand his resignation,” Mr. …

Maharashtra: Mahayuti allies NCP, Shiv Sena lock horns over Raigad guardian minister's post
2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra: Mahayuti allies NCP, Shiv Sena lock horns over Raigad guardian minister's post

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena MLA Bharat Gogawale on Monday alleged NCP state president Sunil Tatkare is opposing his bid for Raigad district guardian minister's post. Bharat Gogawale, a Shiv Sena MLA and Maharashtra minister, said on Monday that NCP state president Sunil Tatkare was against his application for the position of guardian minister for Raigad district. Gogawale stated that …

Ajit Pawar says NCP is committed to secularism and clean politics; faces protests in Jalna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ajit Pawar says NCP is committed to secularism and clean politics; faces protests in Jalna

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reiterated the Nationalist Congress Party’s dedication to secular politics, social harmony, and transparency during the inauguration of the NCP district office in Jalna. Criticising the Opposition’s inconsistent stance on Electronic Voting Machines, Mr. Ajit Pawar said, “When they win elections in Karnataka and West Bengal, they praise EVMs. Protest in Jalna During Mr. Ajit …

NCP Leader Munde Claims Party Insiders Misleading Ajit Pawar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NCP Leader Munde Claims Party Insiders Misleading Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Continuing his resolute stand, NCP minister Dhananjay Munde, under severe attack over the sarpanch murder in Beed, said his opponents cannot corner him like Abhimanyu, because he is Arjun and knows how to break ‘chakravyuha.’ Speaking at the NCP conclave in Shirdi in Ahilyanagar, Munde accused the opposition and ruling Mahayuti leaders of deliberately targeting him in the sarpanch …

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: NCP's Munde, under fire over sarpanch murder, dropped as Beed guardian minister; CM gets Gadchiroli

Hindustan Times  

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Food and Civil Supplies minister Dhananjay Munde was missing from the list of guardian ministers appointed by the Maharashtra government on Saturday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also handles the Home Department, would be the guardian minister of the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli district, news agency PTI reported. Munde, an MLA from the Parali assembly constituency …

Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Guilty in Beed murder must face action: Ajit

New Indian Express  

SUDHIR: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Thursday that he has asked CM Devendra Fadnavis to take stern action if NCP minister Dhanajay Munde or any one from his party is found guilty in the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Opposition are demanding the resignation of Munde over his alleged link with the Deshmukh murder case mastermind …

Didn't meet Ajit Pawar to seek Munde's removal over sarpanch murder case: BJP MLA
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Didn't meet Ajit Pawar to seek Munde's removal over sarpanch murder case: BJP MLA

The Hindu  

BJP MLA Suresh Dhas has said he did not meet Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP head Ajit Pawar to seek Minister Dhananjay Munde's removal in connection with the case of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder. Dhas has been targeting NCP leader Munde over his close associate's alleged involvement in an extortion case linked to Deshmukh's murder. Speaking to reporters on …

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘You don’t own me’: Ajit Pawar loses cool over memorandums at public event in Baramati

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after receiving multiple memorandums at a public event, telling the crowd they don’t “own” him just for voting for him. Ajit Pawar with Dhananjay Munde While addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, an irate NCP leader, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, asked the crowd if they had made …

All-party team demands Minister Dhananjay Munde’s resignation over sarpanch murder case
2 months, 4 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 …

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case
2 months, 4 weeks ago

All-party delegation demands Dhananjay Munde’s resignation in Santosh Deshmukh murder case

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amid rising unrest over the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog, and statewide protests, an all-party delegation met Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Monday, demanding the immediate resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde to ensure a free and fair investigation. Separately, NCP chief Sharad Pawar wrote to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the provision of adequate security for …

Pressure mounts on Ajit Pawar to sack Minister Dhananjay Munde over Beed sarpanch murder case
2 months, 4 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 …

NCP objects to BJP MLA targeting Ajit Pawar over Beed sarpanch murder case
2 months, 4 weeks ago

NCP objects to BJP MLA targeting Ajit Pawar over Beed sarpanch murder case

Hindustan Times  

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan on Sunday objected to BJP MLA Suresh Dhas targeting Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar over the probe into the murder of a sarpanch in Beed district. During a protest in Parbhani on Saturday, Dhas targeted NCP head and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, asking what happened to his promise Chavan asked if Dhas does not trust …

Beed sarpanch murder: NCP MLA demands Dhananjay Munde's ouster from Maharashtra Cabinet
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Beed sarpanch murder: NCP MLA demands Dhananjay Munde's ouster from Maharashtra Cabinet

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Saturday suggested that the party leader and minister Dhananjay Munde be ousted from the Maharashtra ministry to ensure a fair probe in the Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case. Solanke is the first Nationalist Congress Party leader and second from the Mahayuti coalition to target Munde, an MLA from Beed district. "When he was …

Dhananjay Munde: From asset to liability for NCP
3 months 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 …

Munde faces Opp attack and friendly fire too
3 months ago

Munde faces Opp attack and friendly fire too

Hindustan Times  

As the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed snowballed into a major issue, it was assumed that the opposition parties would go all out against Dhanjay Munde. Abhimanyu Pawar, the BJP MLA from neighbouring Latur district, too spoke at Saturday’s rally, which was organised to seek the arrest of Munde’s close aide Walmik Karad and the minister’s removal from …

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