Disha Salian death case: ‘No one will be spared in this case,’ says minister Kadam

The petition has reportedly named Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray demanding an FIR against him. Former CM and his father Uddhav Thackeray said, “We were wondering how come the Disha Salian issue was not raised in the previous two sessions. The matter is sub-judice and if anyone has any evidence, then it can be produced in the court.”

Shiv Sena MLA Arjun Khotkar said that he supports Satam and wants this issue to be resolved. MoS Home Yogesh Kadam informed the Assembly that the SIT is yet to complete its work.

BJP minister Nitesh Rane said that the Supreme Court has directed to arrested a person if allegations of rape are made. “No matter who that person is, he should be arrested immediately,” Rane said. Shiv Sena minister Shambhuraj Desai said that he supports Rane’s demand.

After Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar called for attention motion, the protest from ruling side continued. Narvekar adjourned the house for 10 minutes.

MoS Home Yogesh Kadam informed the Assembly as it regrouped that the government is yet to receive any information about the petition filed by Salian’s father. “No one will be spared in this case. We have heard that the government too is made a party in this petition. When it comes to us, we will take the action accordingly.”

The Maharashtra Legislative Council, too, on Thursday adjourned for 15 minutes.

Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve criticised the government, stating that the case was being used for political gains. “The Disha Salian case is politically motivated. The government can conduct inquiries and even set up another SIT, but the same rules should apply to the suspicious death of Pooja Chavan,” he said. Danve further alleged that the Council was being used to settle political scores instead of functioning systematically. “Even a gram panchayat operates in a more organised manner,” he remarked.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab extended his support to Danve, raising concerns over the functioning of the House. “Just because such rulings cannot be challenged, rampant decisions are being taken. Points of information or procedure are being used for confidence motions,” he said.

Parab also questioned the prolonged proceedings against Aaditya Thackeray. “His case has been ongoing for more than a year and a half. The final hearing was set for February 17, but it was postponed. The fresh petition filed by Disha’s father is a copy-paste petition. The matter is subjudice; how can it even be discussed? The CBI has given a clean chit,” he said.

Parab read out then Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Manisha Kayande’s tweet supporting Aaditya Thackeray. He later claimed, “Kayande supported Thackeray and later changed colour like a chameleon. I have never seen anyone changing colour so fast. CBI has already given clean chit to Thackeray.”

Kayande is now legislator of the upper house representing Eknath Shinde’s-led Shiv Sena.

Meanwhile, Minister Dada Bhuse objected to Parab’s remarks, accusing him of using inappropriate language against a woman legislator. “Such language cannot be used in the house,” Bhuse stated.

The uproar led to an adjournment, with both sides continuing to exchange sharp remarks after the session resumed.