Maharashtra Politics / There is a stir in Maharashtra government, Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned

Maharashtra Politics: Maharashtra politics has always been in the news, and once again it is in the headlines. State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde has resigned from his post. This resignation has come after allegations of his name being linked to a murder case.

Background of resignation

Maharashtra government minister Dhananjay Munde was accused of being involved in the murder of Beed district's Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh. Valmiki Karad, who has a close relationship with him, has been described as the main conspirator of this murder. After some photos related to this murder went viral on social media, there was an earthquake in Maharashtra politics. Due to this, the pressure of the opposition and the public on the government increased, due to which Dhananjay Munde ultimately had to resign.

Wife Karuna Munde's claims came true

Dhananjay Munde's estranged wife Karuna Munde had already claimed that Dhananjay Munde would leave his post before the budget session begins. She had even said that Deputy CM Ajit Pawar had already taken her resignation. However, sources close to Munde say that he was not willing to resign voluntarily, but he had to take this decision due to pressure.

Illness became the official reason for resignation

However, the government has cited his health condition as the official reason for Dhananjay Munde's resignation. He has a disease called 'Bell's Palsy', which made it difficult for him to speak. But political analysts believe that this is just an excuse, the real reason is the serious allegations against him.

Dhananjay Munde and controversies have a long association

Dhananjay Munde's name has been linked to controversies many times. He is considered close to senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar. His political journey started under the patronage of his uncle Gopinath Munde. In the 2019 assembly elections, he won the Parli seat by defeating his sister and BJP leader Pankaja Munde.

Apart from this, he is also accused of embezzling Rs 73.36 crore in the Agriculture Department. The BJP MLA had complained to Ajit Pawar in this matter.

Karuna Sharma and family dispute

Karuna Sharma, who claimed to be Dhananjay Munde's first wife, had filed a domestic violence case against him in 2020. Recently, the court ordered that Munde has to pay Rs 1.25 lakh to Karuna Sharma and Rs 75,000 per month as alimony to their daughter. However, Dhananjay Munde challenged the order, claiming that he was never married to Karuna Sharma.

Political fallout and way forward

Dhananjay Munde's resignation has created a stir in Maharashtra politics. It will be interesting to see how this development changes the equations between the NCP and the BJP.

This entire episode shows that power struggle and personal disputes have a deep impact on Maharashtra politics. It will be interesting to see in the coming days whether Dhananjay Munde's political career is over or he will be able to make a comeback.