Sapkal seeks Fadnavis’s resignation over attack on minister’s kin, law-and-order incidents
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal has demanded the resignation of Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis following a violent attack on a minister's family members. The incident has sparked broader concerns regarding the state of law and order in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions and public safety concerns in India's political landscape.
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Friday (September 11, 2026) demanded the resignation of Devendra Fadnavis as Home Minister, citing the assault on the brother and nephew of State Minister Atul Save in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, along with other recent incidents, to allege a deterioration in law and order in the State.
“If even the families of Ministers are not safe in the State, what about ordinary citizens?” Mr. Sapkal said, accusing Mr. Fadnavis of having failed as Home Minister. He also referred to the recent alleged assault on two men by self-styled cow protectors in Ahilyanagar, where the victims have alleged that they were stripped, beaten and forced to drink urine.
Mr. Sapkal’s remarks came after an attack on Amay Ajit Save, 35, and his father during a dispute over road work in Paithan taluka on September 10.
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