Maharashtra Politics Heat Up Over Death Penalty Claims by CM Shinde

A political clash ignited in Maharashtra as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde claimed his government expedited a rape trial leading to a death penalty. Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused Shinde of spreading misinformation, demanding clarification. Shinde's party, Shiv Sena, defended him, citing a specific case of a six-year-old girl's rape and murder.

The political climate in Maharashtra has reached boiling point as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asserts that his government efficiently expedited the trial of a rape case, resulting in a death penalty for the accused.

Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused Shinde of disseminating false information, insisting on clarification about the alleged swift justice. 'How can one speak lies at a public rally? CM Shinde should clarify who was hanged in two months during the Mahayuti rule,' said Wadettiwar.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for a special investigation team to delve into the matter. Meanwhile, Shinde's Shiv Sena party cited the rape and murder case of a six-year-old girl in Kamshet, Pune, as an example of a speedy trial. The case culminated in the accused, Tejas Dalvi, being sentenced to death just over a year after his arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)