Calls for Resignation Over Sarpanch's Murder Shake Maharashtra Cabinet

Social activist Anjali Damania has demanded the resignation of Maharashtra ministers Pankaja and Dhananjay Munde during an investigation into the murder of a village sarpanch in Beed district. The Mundes allegedly know a key accused. A judicial probe has been ordered by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Social activist Anjali Damania has called for the resignation of Maharashtra ministers Pankaja and Dhananjay Munde amid investigations into the murder of a Beed district village sarpanch. Damania alleges the ministers have connections to a key accused, Walmik Karad, involved in an extortion case linked to the murder.

The sarpanch, Santosh Deshmukh, was reportedly abducted and killed after opposing an extortion attempt by individuals demanding money from a windmill company. Dhananjay Munde, linked to the accused, faces allegations of financial ties with Karad, who is currently absconding.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has initiated a judicial probe into Deshmukh's murder. Opposition parties are rallying for transparency as four arrests have been made. Pankaja Munde, Environment Minister, and Dhananjay, NCP leader, deny any wrongdoing, pending the investigation's outcome.

(With inputs from agencies.)