Dhananjay Munde

Dhananjay Munde is married to Rajashri Munde.^[13]

In January 2021, singer Renu Sharma rape allegations to blackmail Munde,^[14] which were subsequently withdrawn.^[15][16] In a press release, Munde claimed that he has been in a relationship with Renu Sharma's sister, Karuna Sharma and even had two children out of that relationship which was known to his wife and family.^[17][18]

In early 2025, Dhananjay Munde faced significant political scrutiny following the arrest of his close associate, Walmik Anna Karad (Beed Mafia Crime Boss),^[19] in connection with the murder of Santosh Deshmukh, a sarpanch from Beed district. Deshmukh was allegedly abducted, tortured, and killed in December 2024 for opposing an extortion attempt. The escalating controversy led to widespread demands for Munde's resignation from his ministerial position. On March 4, 2025, Munde resigned from the Maharashtra cabinet, stepping down as the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies.^[20][21]

Anti-corruption activist Anjali Damania demanded immediate resignation of Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dhananjay Munde of the Ajit Pawar-led NCP on in Beed district, claiming that Munde holds “a position of financial gain”. Mahagenco is a company wholly owned by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB). “Munde was granted pre-arrest bail last Friday after we argued that he was not absconding and custodial interrogation was not necessary in the case,” his lawyer Aniket Nikam said.^[22]

• Sundarrao Solanke
• Gopinath Munde
• Pankaja Munde
• Pritam Munde