NCP corners PM amid demands for Khadse's ouster

National Congress Party (NCP) general secretary Tariq Anwar on Thursday said the allegations against Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadese is a litmus test for the ruling BJP at the Centre as the nation will eventually come to know whether the party stands by the promises made to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"The entire matter is now out in public domain. There was a big scam. It is time for action on part of the BJP as the nation is closely watching whether they initiate action against the corrupt and guilty minister," he said while laying firm emphasis on Prime Minister Modi's call for a corrupt-free nation.

The Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) is contemplating action against Khadse with reports indicating that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been summoned to the national capital by party chief Amit Shah to discuss the matter. Shah has already discussed the matter with Prime Minister Modi.

A delegation of Congress leaders yesterday met Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao and demanded Khadse's resignation over the land deal and his alleged involvement in calls made to gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan.

However, Khadse so far rubbished all the charges levelled against him.