Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized that the Legislature cannot act as the Executive, stressing that directives from the Legislature do not automatically translate into truth without considering practical circumstances. This statement follows the recent turmoil during the Satara Zilla Parishad elections, which led to a public dispute within the ruling MahaYuti alliance.
The situation escalated when Shiv Sena lawmakers demanded action against Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi. The controversy deepened after Legislative Council deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe called for the suspension of SP Doshi, who was allegedly involved in a cane charge incident during the Maratha reservation protests in 2023.
Chief Minister Fadnavis highlighted the separation of powers among the Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive, stating that while the Legislature can issue directives to the Executive, it cannot assume the Executive’s role. He made these remarks in response to a discussion initiated by Shiv Sena-UBT MLC Anil Parab during a procedural point.
NCP-SP MLC Shashikant Shinde also urged Council Chairman Ram Shinde to provide a ruling on the matter. Fadnavis emphasized that actions are based on ground realities, not just on directives, pointing out the need for a realistic approach in governance.
Earlier, Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe had ordered the immediate suspension of Satara SP Tushar Doshi following an incident during the Zilla Parishad elections. The chaos erupted during the voting process, leading to allegations of manhandling and obstruction of the democratic process.
