Pradeep Purnekar
Ram said: “The CM has assured me of his support and has called me again. I am hopeful of getting justice for my father. The meeting came shortly after Fadnavis visited the Tembhi Naka Navratri pandal with deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde . Sarnaik is the first leader from Shinde’s camp to meet the family since the murder and the allegations against former mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband, Rajendra.
Thane: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday night assured the family of slain Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar that justice would be delivered in his alleged murder, as political outreach to the bereaved family gathered pace. In a significant development, cabinet minister Pratap Sarnaik visited the Purnekar family on Saturday afternoon, assuring them of Shiv Sena’s full support.
Because he believes it is Sena’s duty to stand with the family in their hour of distress, “Shinde has sent me as his representative.
I have personally offered to arrange the best legal team for the family to ensure justice,” Sarnaik said after the meeting. Meenakshi, meanwhile, maintained that her family was being unnecessarily dragged into the case and said she was ready to face any police questioning. He may also visit them soon. I have shared a close association with the Purnekars since my days as a corporator. There is no political pressure on the police.