Politics Erupts Over Pune Horror: Sanjay Raut Targets CM, Congress Demands Resignation
The brutal rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune has shaken the entire state of Maharashtra, triggering intense political reactions. The incident has now escalated into a major political controversy, with opposition leaders strongly attacking the state government over law and order.
Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut launched a sharp attack on the government, raising serious questions about the deteriorating law and order situation. He demanded an apology from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that crimes against women have increased since the current government came to power.
Raut said that criminals no longer fear the law or the administration and held the government responsible for the incident. He also criticized the Chief Minister, claiming he was busy campaigning in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu instead of focusing on issues within Maharashtra. He further questioned police action during protests, asking why force was used against the public, and called for accountability from the government, police, and the Home Department.
CM Hits Back, Calls Criticism Hypocritical
Responding to the allegations, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the opposition should also reflect on incidents that occurred during their tenure. Referring to controversies like “cash-for-transfer” cases, he termed the opposition’s criticism as ironic and unjustified.
Congress Demands Resignation
Meanwhile, Harshvardhan Sapkal, President of the Maharashtra Congress, demanded Fadnavis step down from the post of Home Minister. He described the incident as a blot on the state’s image and said the Chief Minister should resign as an act of accountability.
Sapkal alleged that the absence of a full-time Home Minister has emboldened criminals and led to growing corruption within the Home Department.
Details of the Incident
The horrific crime took place on Friday in the Bhor tehsil of Pune district. Police have arrested a 65-year-old accused with a prior criminal record. According to investigators, the आरोपी, a laborer, allegedly lured the child with the promise of food, took her to a cattle shed, raped her, and then killed her by hitting her with a
