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Dilip Walse Patil s name under consideration for Maharashtra home minister
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Last Updated: Apr 05, 2021, 05:03 PM IST
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The developments come after Bombay High Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to start a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into corruption allegations against Deshmukh by the former Mumbai Police Commissioner. The court also directed the agency to register an FIR if any cognizable offence is found.
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Patil s name is under consideration after the resignation of Anil Deshmukh, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) sources said.
Maharashtra Minister for Labour and Excise Dilip Walse Patil s name is under consideration for the Home Minister s post after the resignation of Anil Deshmukh, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) sources said. Deshmukh, who is facing allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, has tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
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NCP's Dilip Walse Patil appointed new Home Minister of Maharashtra, replaces Anil Deshmukh - Deshmukh, who is facing allegations of corruption, had tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday.
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