Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has requested Minister Dhananjay Munde to resign. The minister is more likely to resign from the put up on Tuesday, as per ABP Information Sources.

Munde has been underneath hearth from the opposition after his aide Walmik Karad was arrested in an extortion case linked to the homicide of Massajog sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in December final 12 months. Deshmukh (25), a three-time sarpanch was kidnapped, tortured and murdered on December 9, 2024. The State-CID has filed 1,200 pages within the Santosh Deshmukh homicide case and two associated instances in a courtroom in Beed district.

Munde met Chief Minister Fadnavis, who additionally holds the House portfolio, on Monday. Later, he met Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar and state NCP President Sunil Tatkare.

Munde Will Resign Earlier than Price range Session: Karuna Sharma

Earlier, Munde’s estranged first spouse Karuna Sharma claimed senior leaders have sought his resignation and it will likely be introduced earlier than the finances session of the state legislature.

As per a report hooked up within the chargesheet filed within the Santosh Deshmukh homicide case, Karad had allegedly requested the opposite accused to do away with whoever got here in the way in which of his bid to extort cash from a wind power firm, police have mentioned.
    
Sharma mentioned, “There’s nothing left now (as Karad’s title is within the chargesheet). For ethical or no matter different causes, Munde should resign.”