Dhananjay Munde's Political Struggles: A Meeting at Devgiri

Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde met with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar amidst demands for his resignation due to a close aide's involvement in an extortion case tied to a murder. Munde denies any link to the crime or financial misconduct during his time as agriculture minister.

Under political pressure, Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde convened with Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar at his official residence amid calls for his resignation. Munde's presence at 'Devgiri' was described as a routine interaction, despite ongoing controversies.

The meeting followed the arrest of Munde's aide, Walmik Karad, implicated in an extortion case connected to the murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Political tensions have risen with both opposition and coalition leaders demanding accountability.

Munde, maintaining his innocence, strongly refutes ties to the murder case and dismisses allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure as agriculture minister. Meanwhile, party sources claim there was no specific agenda for his meeting with Pawar.

(With inputs from agencies.)