Jun 4,  2:27 PM

In Maharashtra, Revenue Minister of the state Eknath Khadse has resigned from the ministry today. However, more details are awaited. Earlier today, Khadse visited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at his residence in Mumbai and held discussion with him.

Earlier the BJP has begun the process to act against Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse, sending emissaries to impress upon him to come clean in a land deal in which he is facing allegations of impropriety. The party also indicated that the row over allegations that he received phone calls from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim too was not handled responsibly.

The last 24 hours saw Khadse making concerted attempts to plead his case with the Central and state leadership to defend himself on the controversies.

Reacting on the resignation of Mr Khadse Maharashtra Congress chief Ashok Chavan told PTI the minister was forced to resign as he was facing serious charges of corruption, Congress today demanded a high level investigation into the allegations against the BJP leader.

Former AAP leader Anjali Damania, who is on a hunger strike demanding Khadse’s resignation for the last three days, said this was the initial victory for her after exposing Khadse’s wrongdoings.