Mumbai, Oct 10 (PTI) Shiv Sena minister Yogesh Kadam, who is under fire for approving the issuance of an arms license to the brother of a gangster, met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday and presented his side, sources said.

After hearing his party colleague, Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, assured Kadam of his backing, they claimed.

On Thursday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab had alleged that Kadam, a Minister of State for Home, overrode Pune Police's adverse report while approving the issuance of an arms license to fugitive gangster Nilesh Ghaywal's brother Sachin. The opposition party also sought Kadam's dismissal from the cabinet.

Kadam had claimed that his decision was strictly based on the report submitted by police.

Sources said Kadam also told Shinde

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