Shiv Sena (UBT) delegation meets governor, submits letter demanding dismissal of tainted, corrupt and insensitive ministers
"Information was given about the malpractices and cases of many ministers in the state cabinet. The factual situation of the serious cases of minister Sanjay Shirsat, agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate, minister of state Yogesh Kadam, and minister Nitesh Rane was presented before the governor. Information was given to the governor regarding many cases such as the honey trap case, the Thane-Borivli tunnel case, and irregularities in the land acquisition process of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation," Danve said.
"These incidents are not just a matter of law and order but are a clear insult to the democratic values and fundamental rights of the citizens of that state. The representatives of the ruling party and their supporters are giving an unspoken signal to the public that the law is supreme and there is a complete breakdown of law and order in the state. Due to this, an atmosphere of fear and insecurity was created among the common citizens.
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Considering the seriousness of your position as the protector of the Constitution, we are requesting you to issue clear instructions to the CM to dismiss all these corrupt and tainted ministers and violent MLAs and take strict action," Danve said in his letter to the governor.
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