Archive · 24 Nov 2025
Shinde Vows Justice for 2005 Murder of Shiv Sena Leader
Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, promised to punish the people responsible for the murder of a Shiv Sena leader named Pandit Deshmukh in 2005.
He said that the government will appoint a famous lawyer to handle the case.
The NCP's Umesh Patil supported Shinde and wants the murderers to get the death penalty.
Meanwhile, there was a fight between the BJP and NCP over elections in Angar nagar.
A woman from the NCP was not allowed to submit her papers, and she thinks it was because of threats from a BJP leader.
The case is still in court.
Eknath Shinde vowed to punish the culprits behind the 2005 murder of Shiv Sena leader Pandit Deshmukh.
Shinde promised to appoint lawyer Haresh Salve to conduct the trial.
NCP's Umesh Patil supported Shinde and sought capital punishment for the accused.
A political clash between BJP and NCP over Angar nagar panchayat elections, with NCP candidate Ujwala Thite's nomination rejected.
Rajan Patil, a former NCP leader now in BJP, was involved in the clash, with his son making controversial statements.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, NCP's Umesh Patil, BJP's Rajan Patil and his son Balraje Patil, NCP candidate Ujwala Thite
- What
- Eknath Shinde vowed to punish the culprits behind the 2005 murder of Shiv Sena leader Pandit Deshmukh and promised development in Mohol. NCP's Umesh Patil supported Shinde's stance and sought capital punishment for the accused. Meanwhile, a clash between BJP and NCP over Angar nagar panchayat elections.
- When
- The murder occurred in 2005, and the case is still pending. The recent political events happened recently, with the nomination rejection decision expected this week.
- Where
- Mohol, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Shinde aims to ensure justice for the murder and promote development. The political clash is due to the recent shift of Rajan Patil from NCP to BJP and the ensuing tensions.
- Victim
- Pandit Deshmukh
- Year of Murder
- 2005
- Current Status
- Case pending in Bombay High Court
- Accused
- Son of former BJP MLA
- Lawyer Appointed
- Haresh Salve
- Political Parties Involved
- Shiv Sena, NCP, BJP
- Location
- Mohol, Maharashtra
- Recent Incident
- NCP candidate Ujwala Thite's nomination rejected