The Congress MP had earlier criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in Maharashtra, describing the case as a case of “institutionalised murder.” In a post on X, he said the doctor’s death exposes the “inhumane and insensitive” face of the BJP government
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis speaks to reporters in Satara on Sunday. Pic/X
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for calling the alleged suicide of a Satara-based doctor an “institutionalised murder” and accused the Congress of politicising the case, news agency ANI reported.
Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, CM Fadnavis said that the the Congress Member of Parliament (MP) had not considered all the facts before commenting on social media.
"Rahul Gandhi doesn't know what he posts. He doesn't take the complete information. The case is very clear. The doctor who committed suicide has written a note on her hand, and that has partially helped solve the case. I have clearly said that the accused will not be spared, but Rahul Gandhi and his party are politicising such a sensitive issue," CM Fadnavis said.
आजकल राहुल गांधी और उनकी पार्टी के लोग ये इस प्रकार की संवेदनशील घटनाओं पर भी राजनीतिक रोटी सेंकना नहीं भूलते, ये बेहद दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है।@RahulGandhi
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) October 26, 2025
(नागपुर | 26-10-2025)#Maharashtra #Nagpur pic.twitter.com/h8BIJU5VNH
Gandhi had earlier criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra, describing the Satara doctor suicide as a case of “institutionalised murder". In a post on X, he said the doctor’s death exposes the “inhumane and insensitive” face of the BJP Government.
महाराष्ट्र के सतारा में बलात्कार और उत्पीड़न से तंग आकर डॉ. संपदा मुंडे की आत्महत्या किसी भी सभ्य समाज की अंतरात्मा को झकझोर देने वाली त्रासदी है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 26, 2025
एक होनहार डॉक्टर बेटी, जो दूसरों का दर्द मिटाने की आकांक्षा रखती थी, भ्रष्ट सत्ता और तंत्र में बैठे अपराधियों की प्रताड़ना का शिकार…
The Leader of Opposition added that a promising doctor, who aspired to alleviate the suffering of others, became a victim of “the persecution of criminals entrenched in a corrupt system".
The case came to light when a note found on the doctor’s hand — who was discovered dead in Satara on Friday — named a police officer and two others, alleging that they had driven her to take the extreme step through physical and mental harassment.
Satara Police have arrested two people, Police Sub-inspector Gopal Badne and a software engineer, in connection with the case. A case has been registered against them under charges of rape and abetment of suicide. Badne has also been suspended from service.
Badne will be presented before the court, Satara Superintendent of Police Tushar Doshi said, adding that further proceedings would follow.
Speaking to ANI earlier, Doshi said, "Absconding accused PSI Gopal Badne appeared at the Phaltan Rural Police Station late last night. We will present him before the court today and conduct further proceedings."
Earlier, at a public meeting in Satara, CM Fadnavis denied any involvement of Mahayuti leaders Ranjit Dada and Sachin Patil in the incident, ANI reported.
Condoling the doctor’s death, he said, "Sometimes an incident is very unfortunate. The day before yesterday, our younger sister committed suicide here. Her death is very sad. She had even written the reason for taking her life on her hands. The police have immediately arrested the accused. All the facts related to the case are coming out. We will not sit quietly until justice is given to our little sister."
He also assured that there would be “no compromise” in the probe, ANI reported.
"But in every matter, some people try to do politics. For no reason, the names of our Ranjit Dada and Sachin Patil (local MLA) have been linked. The people of Maharashtra know Deva Bhau very well; if there had been even the slightest doubt in this matter, I would have cancelled this program. In such matters, I do not look at party, I do not look at the person, nor do I look at politics... This is the case of our little sister. No compromise will be made," added CM Fadnavis.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said the government will take the matter to a fast-track court.
"The accused have been arrested. The incident is condemnable and unfortunate. In this case, none of the accused will be let go, there will be very harsh punishment, and the whole matter will go to the fast-track court," Shinde told reporters.
Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Gopinath Munde met the doctor’s family and assured them justice.
"After I got to know the details today, I visited the family of the deceased, offered condolences, and assured them of support. I will discuss the matter with the Chief Minister, and I am confident that justice will be served," Munde said.
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(With ANI inputs)
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