Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde Faces Calls for Resignation Over Murder Case Links

Allegations of financial ties to a murder suspect and misuse of public funds intensify pressure on Munde, with political leaders divided on his future in the cabinet.

Dhananjay Munde, Maharashtra's Food and Civil Supplies Minister, is under scrutiny for alleged links to Walmik Karad, a suspect in the December murder of Beed sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh.
Social activist Anjali Damania has presented evidence suggesting financial connections between Munde and Karad, giving Deputy CM Ajit Pawar a four-day ultimatum to act or face legal action.
Munde also faces accusations of misappropriating ₹75 crore for road projects in Beed district during his tenure as guardian minister, with claims that no work was completed despite fund disbursements.
Ajit Pawar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have decided not to ask Munde to resign, stating that investigations by the SIT, CID, and judicial panel must conclude before any action is taken.
Munde denies any wrongdoing, citing a conspiracy against him, and has stated he will only resign if deemed guilty by Pawar or Fadnavis.