Maharashtra State Minister Dhananjay Munde tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, amidst growing controversy surrounding the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Munde, who served as the state minister of food and civil supplies, submitted his resignation at the official residence of CM Fadnavis through his private secretary Prashant Bhamre and officer on special duty Prashant Joshi.
CM Fadnavis officially accepted Munde's resignation and announced his relief from ministerial duties at the state legislature. The resignation has been forwarded to the governor for further processing.
The resignation comes in the wake of allegations linking Munde's close aide, Walmik Karad, to the planning of Deshmukh's murder in December 2024. The incident, which sparked widespread outrage after videos and screenshots surfaced online, intensified scrutiny over Munde's association with the accused.
In response to the controversy, NCP leader Dhananjay Munde addressed the matter in a statement on social media platform X, emphasizing his demand for the severest punishment for those involved in the heinous crime. He expressed deep sorrow over the leaked images related to the case and highlighted the completion of the investigation, along with a proposed judicial inquiry.
Munde also cited health concerns as a reason for his resignation, stating, "Given my ongoing health issues and the advice from doctors for immediate treatment, I have decided to step down from my ministerial position."
The developments surrounding Dhananjay Munde's resignation underscore a turbulent period in Maharashtra's political landscape, marked by allegations of criminal involvement at the highest administrative levels. As the investigation progresses, the public and political observers await further developments regarding justice and accountability in the tragic case of Santosh Deshmukh's murder.
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