Mumbai, March 23 -- The controversy surrounding the Satara Zilla Parishad (ZP) President election echoed in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Monday, with Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe directing the immediate suspension of Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi and ordering a detailed probe into the incident.
The election, marked by high drama and clashes between ruling and opposition members, has intensified the political atmosphere in the state. The Pune Divisional Commissioner has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive inquiry into the sequence of events, particularly scrutinising the role of the police administration.
Raising the issue in the Council, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde alleged serious irregularities...