Dhananjay Munde's Resilience Amidst Political Turmoil

Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde faces allegations of extortion but has been appointed to the NCP's 'core group', signaling Ajit Pawar's confidence in him. Munde's involvement comes amid internal political challenges and accusations in the agriculture department, further intensifying the political scenario.

In a political landscape marked by mounting controversies, Maharashtra cabinet minister Dhananjay Munde finds himself in the eye of the storm. Despite allegations surrounding his close aide's involvement in an extortion case, the embattled minister has been appointed to the Nationalist Congress Party's (NCP) newly established 'core group'.

Led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, the core group aims to fortify NCP's presence ahead of local body elections, featuring key leaders like Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare. This strategic move is intended to bolster party efforts as internal strife simmers within the ruling Mahayuti coalition.

Compounding Munde's challenges are accusations of a financial scam during his tenure in the agriculture department, though he dismisses them as baseless. Meanwhile, the core group membership underscores Ajit Pawar's steadfast support amid the ongoing turmoil challenging the NCP's unity and objectives.

(With inputs from agencies.)