Munde reaches meet, Ajit issues warning

After skipping the first day of the two-day conclave, NCP minister Dhananjay Munde not only reached Shirdi to attend the party gathering but also addressed one of the sessions, where he alleged deliberate targeting by opponents and a media trial.

- Faisal Malik

MUMBAI:

He said the social fabric of the entire Marathwada region has been jeopardised because of the situation created after sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh's murder and reiterated that those involved in the crime should be hanged to death.

Munde has been in the centre of a controversy over his link with Walmik Karad, alleged mastermind of the murder case. On Saturday, Munde was deprived of the guardian minister position of Beed, his home district, amid demands of his removal from the state cabinet. Hours later, NCP chief and deputy chief minister, Ajit Pawar, who has been supporting Munde so far, warned the party colleagues of action if found involved in any action that would defame the party.