Maharashtra: Dhananjay Munde resigns amid controversy over Beed sarpanch homicide

Whereas Munde has not been named as an accused within the chargesheet himself, his proximity to Karad has lengthy fuelled calls for for his resignation.

His aides, Prashant Bhamre and Prashant Joshi, have been seen at Fadnavis’ residence handing over the resignation. Munde stepped down after the primary day of the Maharashtra legislative meeting funds session.

CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the resignation, stating, “I’ve accepted Dhananjay Munde’s resignation and forwarded it to the governor for additional motion.”

Munde, in a press release on X (previously Twitter), cited well being causes for his resignation. “I’ve been unwell, and docs have suggested me to hunt remedy. Given the state of affairs, I’ve resigned in good conscience,” he said.

Nevertheless, opposition leaders dismissed his clarification, calling it a delayed however crucial choice.

Criticism got here from NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad, as an example, who questioned the delay in motion. “Why did it take so lengthy when the federal government was conscious of the proof?” he requested.