CM suggests committee on Dhananjay Munde audio clip issue

MUMBAI: In the wake of an uproar in the state assembly by the Opposition on Monday regarding an audio clip alleging corruption against NCP leader Dhananjay Munde, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis suggested the formation of a committee to look into the matter.
"In order to protect the dignity of the assembly, it is better that a committee be formed on this issue. It should include the Opposition leaders of both the upper and lower house, the Speaker of the state assembly and the chairman of the legislative council," Fadnavis said. He said that the police probe and forensic examination of the audio clip would be conducted separately. NCP leader Ajit Pawar supported the formation of the committee.

The assembly was adjourned for the day following the Opposition uproar.

The audio clip surfaced last week on a regional channel and reportedly shows a two people discussing money to be paid to Dhananjay Munde - who is the leader of the Opposition in the state council - to close a calling attention on an issue. Munde had denied the allegations and retalliated with a CD which allegedly showed the PA of rural development minister Pankaja Munde seeking a bribe. She denied the allegations and said that her PA had already registered a case against the fake CD.