Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:03am on 04 Mar 2025,Tuesday Politics
Maharashtra's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, Dhananjay Munde, resigned amid allegations linking his close aide, Walmik Karad, to the December 2024 murder of Beed's Massajog village sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh. Deshmukh was allegedly killed for opposing an extortion attempt involving a local windmill company. Graphic videos of the incident circulated online, intensifying public outrage. Munde, also Beed's guardian minister, submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, citing health reasons and a desire to ensure an impartial investigation. The decision followed discussions between Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Opposition leaders criticized the government for delaying Munde's removal and demanded swift action against those involved.
