March 4, Maharastra: Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde tendered his resignation on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following mounting pressure over his alleged connection to the Beed sarpanch murder case. Sources within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) confirmed the development. Munde’s resignation comes after his close aide, Walmik Karad, was named as an accused in the brutal murder of Santosh Deshmukh, the sarpanch of Massajog village in Beed district.
The case has sparked widespread outrage after photos and details from the court chargesheet revealed the gruesome nature of the crime, including the brutalities inflicted on Deshmukh before his murder. The Opposition had been demanding Munde’s resignation, citing his association with Karad, who is allegedly involved in the case.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reportedly asked Minister Dhananjay Munde to step down during a late-night meeting on Monday. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar, along with other senior NCP leaders, to discuss the political fallout of the case. Munde’s resignation is seen as an attempt to mitigate the damage to the ruling coalition’s reputation.
The Beed sarpanch murder case has taken a significant political turn, with the Opposition accusing the government of shielding those involved. Munde, a prominent NCP leader, denied direct involvement in the case but acknowledged the need to step down to ensure a fair investigation.
This development underscores the growing tensions within Maharashtra’s political landscape, as the ruling alliance faces increasing scrutiny over its case handling. Munde’s resignation is expected to have far-reaching implications for the NCP and the state government as they navigate the fallout from this high-profile controversy.
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