Shinde Cancels Appointment of Gauri Lankesh Accused

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has canceled the appointment of Shrikant Pangarkar, an accused in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh. This decision follows significant public outrage. Shinde declared all district-level appointments of Pangarkar in Jalna as “null and void.”

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde recently canceled the appointment of Shrikant Pangarkar, who is accused in the high-profile murder case of journalist Gauri Lankesh. This decision came after widespread public outcry regarding Pangarkar’s role in the case. Currently out on bail, Pangarkar will not have any position within the party.

The Chief Minister issued an order stating that all district-level appointments of Pangarkar in Jalna are “null and void.” This decision is significant for maintaining the party’s image, as Shinde emphasized that the Shiv Sena will not associate with individuals involved in serious crimes.

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