The agency had summoned Khadse to depose and record his statement after it arrested his son-in-law Girish Chaudhari on Wednesday in this case that is linked to a 2016 instance of an alleged government land grab case in Pune.
Damania had also filed an intervention application in the Pune sessions court in 2018 opposing the clean chit given to Khadse
During the induction event held at NCPs head office, both Sharad Pawar and Khadse maintained the switch over was not driven by any expectation from either side.
Sources said Khadse also has been issued fresh summons to appear before the investigating officer of the case on Thursday
Imarti Devi has been given 48 hours to respond to the notice, failing which the EC would take a decision without further reference to her.
Maharashtra NCP chief and state minister Jayant Patil on Wednesday said Khadse will join the Sharad Pawar-led party.
Girish Chaudhary is expected to be produced before a special court that tries cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Eknath Khadse on Wednesday quit the party and is set to join the Sharad Pawar-led NCP.
In the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly polls, the BJP had denied a ticket to Eknath Khadse and instead fielded Rohini from Muktainagar constituency in Jalgaon...
There were speculations in the last few days that Eknath Khadse may quit the BJP and join the Sharad Pawar-led party.