Political movements accelerate at Devgiri; Decisive meeting of NCP with Zirwal present

Narhari Zirwal : After the bribery case in the Food and Drug Administration department, Minister Narhari Zirwal, who was rumored to be out of contact, finally reached Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar's 'Devgiri' government residence. A clerk from his department was caught by the ACB taking a bribe in the ministry, causing a major stir in the state's politics. After this action, Zirwal had not presented a public stance, leading to various speculations.

Clerk Rajendra Dherange was caught red-handed in the office on the second floor of the ministry. This incident in the ministry has raised questions about the administrative procedures. Against this backdrop, Sunetra Pawar has called an important meeting of the NCP legislators. The party's senior leaders will be present at this meeting, which will be held at six in the evening.

Late former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar used to interact with the party's core committee and legislators at 'Devagiri' every week. Following the same pattern, Sunetra Pawar is calling all the legislators together for the first time. It is reported that senior NCP leader Praful Patel has also arrived for this meeting.

The meeting will review the actions taken in Zirwal's account, and there is a possibility of deciding on further administrative and political steps. Additionally, preliminary discussions regarding the selection of the party's national president may also take place. Therefore, this meeting at 'Devagiri' is expected to set the tone for the future political direction of the NCP, as discussed in political circles.

In Brief

• After the bribery case in the Food and Drug Administration department, Minister Narahari Zirwal, who was rumored to be out of contact, finally reached Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar's 'Devgiri' government residence.

• The clerk from his department was caught by the ACB taking a bribe in the ministry, causing a stir in the state's politics.

• After the action, Zirwal had not taken any public stance.

• This led to various speculations about his contact and future role.