The Advocate General of Maharashtra Shreehari Aney submitted his resignation. Hailing from Yevatmal district, the former AG held office for more than five months after he succeeded former AG Sunil Manohar who resigned citing personal reasons.
Key Points
- His resignation comes after he received criticism for publicly raising a demand for Vidarbha’s statehood.
- On Sunday while attending a public function to distribute relief to drought-hit farmers, Mr. Aney flagged out a demand for a separate Vidarbha and also said that the people of Marathwada should demand for a separate state.
- This resulted in an uproar in the Assembly with the opposition targeting the Chief Minister and the government for his remarks.
- Chief Minister of Maharashtra announced in the State Assembly that Mr. Aney has submitted his resignation.
Mr. Aney had faced criticism for voicing his views at the Bombay High Court on the compensation given to farmers and the Maharashtra State’s apathy towards rise in farmers’ suicide.
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