JAIPUR: Rajasthan’s controversial minister Mahipal Maderna, who is suspected to be involved in the case of mysterious disappearance of nurse Bhanwari Devi, was sacked on Sunday by chief minister Ashok Gehlot.
In a communication forwarded to governor Shivraj Patil, Gehlot has recommended the dismissal of Maderna, highly placed sources said Sunday evening.Gehlot’s action came after his attempt to secure the resignation of the water resources minister failed. Bhanwari(36) went missing on September one.According to sources, Gehlot had asked Maderna to resign after the state government on September 14 decided to hand over the case to CBI but the minister refused.
Maderna also met the chief minister on Saturday night and it was again suggested to him that he resign, sources told PTI on Sunday.(PTI)
