Nawab Malik has no proper to proceed in Maha cabinet, says BJP

By PTI

MUMBAI: Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrakant Patil on Thursday mentioned state minister Nawab Malik has no proper to stay part of the state cabinet following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in reference to a cash laundering probe linked to the actions of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides.

He mentioned that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray additionally has no ethical proper to stay in energy because the scenario within the state is “extremely chaotic”.

Patil made the statements right here whereas taking part in an agitation towards Malik.

Malik (62) was arrested on Wednesday after being questioned for about 5 hours on the ED workplace in south Mumbai’s Ballard Estate space and later produced earlier than particular choose R N Rokade, who remanded him within the ED custody until March 3.

“Malik has no right to be part of the Maharashtra government’s cabinet. Also CM Uddhav Thackeray cannot remain at the helm of affairs,” Patil mentioned.

“The situation in Maharastra is such that it requires imposition of President’s rule. The situation in the state is extremely chaotic,” the previous minister added.

After Malik’s arrest, the opposition BJP is vociferously demanding his resignation, however the ruling NCP and its allies – Shiv Sena and Congress – have come out in assist of the minister.

The events have dominated out the opportunity of his resignation.