Maha CM accepts Khadse's resignation, orders probe

June 04, 2016 16:51

Maharahstra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accepted the resignation of revenue minister Eknath Khadse and said that a retired high court judge will probe the allegation against him.

'Received the resignation from Eknath Khadse ji. I've accepted it and sent it to Hon'ble Governor.' Fadnavis's tweeted.

'Khadse ji has demanded an inquiry into allegations against him. A retired HC Judge will be appointed to conduct inquiry,' he said in another tweet.

Khadse, who resigned as Maharashtra's revenue minister following allegations of impropriety with regard to a land deal and alleged calls from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, on Saturday alleged that a trial by media was being conducted against him sans evidence.

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