What Sunetra Pawar brother’s acquittal in murder case means for Uddhav Sena split | Political Pulse News
Acquittal of accused in a murder case raises concerns about justice and potential abuse of power.
The acquittal of all accused in the 2006 murder of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar, including former NCP leader Padamsinh Patil, brother of NCP chief Sunetra Pawar, has shifted focus back to whether Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar and five other Sena (UBT) MPs will formally switch to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Omraje Nimbalkar had previously linked his political future to the verdict, arguing that he would make a final decision after its delivery. The verdict has been met with mixed reactions, with Omraje Nimbalkar questioning who is responsible for his father’s murder and vowing to challenge the acquittal in the High Court. Uddhav Thackeray, meanwhile, rejected criticism of the party leadership's inaccessibility and urged party workers not to remain silent spectators regarding the rebels' betrayal.
20 JUN 2026
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What Sunetra Pawar brother’s acquittal in murder case means for Uddhav Sena split | Political Pulse News
— Indian Express
A special CBI court acquitted eight individuals, including former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil, due to inconsistencies in the testimony of an approver and a lack of supporting evidence.
21 JUN 2026
— Indian Express
Shiv Sena rebel Omraje Nimbalkar faces pressure from both Uddhav Thackeray's and Eknath Shinde's factions as he weighs his political future.
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