The Maharashtra Unit of the Congress on Tuesday alleged that the son of a Maharashtra MLA was involved in the Porsche crash in Pune, which killed two people.
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, addressing a press conference on Tuesday, made the allegation and said that the legislator whose son was allegedly involved, used his power to cover up the matter.
He also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the crash and said that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should step down from his post.
"The CBI must investigate the car crash case as there seems to be political interference to save the rich accused.
"While the state is reeling under severe drought, instances of drunken driving and drugs are on the rise," the Congress leader said.
The Maharashtra Unit of the Congress on Tuesday alleged that the son of a Maharashtra MLA was involved in the Porsche crash in Pune, which killed two people. Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, addressing a press conference on Tuesday, made the allegation and said that the legislator whose son was allegedly involved, used his power to cover up the matter.
He also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the crash and said that Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should step down from his post.
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Two IT professionals lost their lives on May 19 when a Porsche allegedly driven by a 17-year-old in an inebriated state ran over them in the Kalyani Nagar area of Pune.
The incident caused significant outrage after the Juvenile Justice Board initially granted bail to the teenager and assigned him to write an essay on road accidents. However, this decision was later overturned, and the minor was sent to an observation home until June 5.
"The CBI must investigate the car crash case as there seems to be political interference to save the rich accused. Devendra Fadnavis used his lawyer's degree to save the accused. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should give clarity in the case and the role of Fadnavis is also doubtful, he should resign," Patole said.
Furthermore, Patole also alleged that the Sassoon General Hospital was a five-star hotel for criminals. "While the state is reeling under severe drought, instances of drunken driving and drugs are on the rise," the Congress leader said.
"Such incidents have been reported in Nagpur, Jalgaon and Pune, but what is infuriating is that efforts were made through the government system to ensure that the privileged accused gets immediate bail," the Congress leader alleged.
Patole also claimed in Fadavis's hometown Nagpur, two girls crushed two youngsters to death with their car and got bail within 10 hours and said a similar incident was reported in Jalgaon, where an attempt was made to save the accused.
"Illegal drug racket is operating in Pune. Illegal pubs are rampant in Pune and Nagpur. After the car accident case, 36 illegal pubs in Pune had to be demolished. The BJP has ruined the youth by bringing large quantities of drugs from Gujarat to Maharashtra," he alleged.
Published By: Sahil Sinha Published On: May 28, 2024
