Maharashtra BJP Infighting Sparks Accusations Over Sarpanch's Murder

Two BJP legislators from Maharashtra's Beed district are embroiled in a public dispute over the handling of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder case. Accusations fly between Suresh Dhas and Pankaja Munde, with both announcing plans to lodge complaints with party leadership, exposing internal rifts within the BJP.

Infighting within Maharashtra's BJP came to the forefront as two legislators from Beed district engaged in a heated exchange over the handling of murder allegations involving Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Suresh Dhas and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde criticized each other, revealing significant political rifts.

Dhas accused Munde of neglect and failing to visit the grieving family of Deshmukh, a BJP booth incharge. Furthermore, he alleged Munde's lack of support during the assembly elections, despite her countering claims of having worked diligently for his substantial win. Munde defended herself, stating unforeseen circumstances delayed her visit.

The ongoing spat between Dhas and Munde provided ammunition for opposition leaders to criticize the BJP. NCP MLA Rohit Pawar speculated on internal power struggles potentially fueling Dhas's stance against Munde, suggesting a larger political dynamic at play.

(With inputs from agencies.)