Maharashtra NCP Leader Dhananjay Munde Meets Ajit Pawar: Cabinet Re-Entry Speculation Grows
NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, who resigned as Maharashtra's agriculture minister, met party head Ajit Pawar amid speculation of a potential re-induction into the state cabinet.
MaharashtraNcpDhananjay MundeAjit PawarCabinetReal Estate MaharashtraJul 31, 2025
A day before, Munde met some ministers at the Sahyadri guest house when Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was present on the premises, a source close to Munde said. The source added that Munde has been meeting ministers in connection with work related to his Parli assembly constituency.
"Munde met some ministers on Wednesday (at Sahyadri guest house). He met Ajitdada on Thursday. Fadnavis was present the day before, but there was no specific meeting," the source explained.
The speculation over Munde's potential re-induction in the state cabinet was strengthened after Ajit Pawar cited a "clean chit" given to the former agriculture minister in a scam. Pawar said Munde will be given an “opportunity” if he is absolved in the “inquiry” against him, possibly referring to the Beed sarpanch murder case, following which the NCP MLA had to quit the Devendra Fadnavis government.
Munde had to resign as a minister amid protests over his aide Walmik Karad's arrest in connection with the murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh last December. A petitioner had alleged a scam in the purchase and distribution of equipment when Munde was the state agriculture minister (between July 2023 and November 2024).
"Munde has been given a clean chit. But he had to endure mental stress. In another case, a judicial inquiry is ongoing. Once that is completed, the facts will come out. If it turns out that he has no connection whatsoever, we will give him an opportunity (apparent reference to ministership)," Pawar had said.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Dhananjay Munde resign as the agriculture minister?
Dhananjay Munde resigned as the agriculture minister amid protests over his aide Walmik Karad's arrest in connection with the murder of Massajog village sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh last December.
What did Ajit Pawar say about Munde's potential re-induction?
Ajit Pawar said Munde will be given an ‘opportunity’ if he is absolved in the ‘inquiry’ against him, possibly referring to the Beed sarpanch murder case.
What is the current status of the judicial inquiry against Munde?
A judicial inquiry is ongoing. Once it is completed, the facts will come out, and if Munde has no connection to the case, he may be given another opportunity.
What was the allegation against Munde?
A petitioner had alleged a scam in the purchase and distribution of equipment when Munde was the state agriculture minister (between July 2023 and November 2024).
Who did Munde meet recently?
Munde met some ministers at the Sahyadri guest house and also met party head Ajit Pawar in south Mumbai.
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