Maharashtra Minister Resigns After Aide’s Arrest

Maharashtra Minister Dhananjay Munde resigned after his aide Walmik Karad was arrested for the murder of Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh in Beed. Acting on CM Devendra Fadnavis’ directive, Munde stepped down to avoid political fallout. A key Ajit Pawar ally, Munde’s resignation has been forwarded to Governor CP Radhakrishnan for approval.