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Koregaon Bhima Probe: Uddhav Thackeray Faces Show-Cause Notice Over Ambedkar Plea

The Koregaon Bhima Commission has issued a show-cause notice to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. This action comes after Prakash Ambedkar filed an application seeking a bailable warrant against Thackeray. The commission wants to know why Thackeray hasn't responded to three previous notices about document production. Thackeray must appear before the commission on December 2nd to explain his position.

Key Points: Uddhav Thackeray Gets Koregaon Bhima Commission Show Cause Notice

  • Commission seeks explanation for Thackeray's failure to respond to three previous notices
  • Notice follows Prakash Ambedkar's application seeking bailable warrant against Thackeray
  • Ambedkar claims Sharad Pawar wrote letter alleging right-wing conspiracy in 2020
  • Thackeray directed to appear before commission on December 2, 2025
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Koregaon Bhima Probe Commission seeks explanation from Uddhav Thackeray on Ambedkar's plea, issues show cause notice

Koregaon Bhima Commission seeks explanation from Uddhav Thackeray on Prakash Ambedkar's bailable warrant application over 2018 violence probe documents.

"If you fail to comply with this show cause notice, further action as permissible in law would be taken against you. - Koregaon Bhima Commission Notice"

Pune, October 31

The Koregaon Bhima Commission, probing the January 1, 2018, violence near the memorial in Pune district, has issued a show-cause notice to former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.

The notice has been issued in connection with an application filed by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) President Prakash Ambedkar seeking the issuance of a bailable warrant against Thackeray.

Ambedkar had approached the commission earlier this year, claiming that NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had written a letter to Thackeray when he was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 2020, alleging the violence was a conspiracy by certain right-wing groups.

Commission counsel Ashish Satpute informed that the probe panel issued the notice on Thursday and sought an explanation from Uddhav Thackeray on why the application filed by Prakash Ambedkar should not be allowed.

Probe Commision Notice mentioned that, "Whereas this Commission had issued notices against you (Uddhav Thackeray) as per the application filed by Prakash Ambedkar through his Advocate Kiran Kadam for production of certain documents on September 12, 25 and October 27, 2025 and you failed to respond to the same despite service thereof; And whereas, Prakash Ambedkar through his Advocate Kiran Kadam had filed an application for issuing a bailable warrant against you to secure your presence for the purpose of production of the said documents and the Commission was pleased to issue a notice requiring you to show cause as to why the said application should not be allowed."

"Therefore, you are directed to remain present either in person or through an authorised representative at the abovementioned address on 2nd December, 2025, at 11.00 AM and show cause as to why the said application should not be allowed."

Notice further reads, "If you fail to comply with this show cause notice, further action as permissible in law would be taken against you."

On January 1, 2018, violence broke out between two groups near the war memorial in Pune district during the bicentennial commemoration of the 1818 Battle of Koregaon Bhima.

- ANI

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Priya S
Why is Uddhav ji ignoring the commission's notices? As a former CM, he should set an example and cooperate with the investigation. Justice delayed is justice denied for the affected families.
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Arjun K
This case shows how political parties use caste issues for their benefit. Prakash Ambedkar raising this now seems politically motivated. The commission should focus on finding the real culprits, not political games.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Indian politics, this seems like a significant development. The 2018 violence was tragic, and it's important that all political leaders cooperate with the investigation regardless of party affiliations.
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Vikram M
The commission is doing its job properly. When multiple notices are ignored, a show-cause notice is the logical next step. Hope this brings some clarity about what really happened in 2018.
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Kavya N
This case has been dragging for too long. Whether it's Uddhav Thackeray or anyone else, all should respect the judicial process. The victims' families have waited long enough for closure. 😔
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Michael C
Interesting to see how India's democratic institutions are functioning. The commission issuing notice to a former chief minister shows the system works, though the process seems quite slow by international standards.

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