A video shared by Sanjay Raut confirmed Sanjay Shirsat sitting in a lodge room with a suitcase full of money beside him.
A significant political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut launched a video allegedly displaying Eknath Shinde’s Shiva Sena MLA and state minister Sanjay Shirsat with a big stash of money at his residence. The video has triggered sharp reactions and added to the continued political tensions inside the state only a day after Shirsat obtained a discover from the Revenue Tax Division.
Raut hits out at Sena, BJP
Raut posted the video on social media platform X on Friday, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi, House Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to pay attention to the footage.
Within the video, Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Shirsat is seen sitting in a bed room, smoking a cigarette, with an suitcase full of money subsequent to him. One other suitcase can be seen, together with a pet canine within the body.
“This thrilling video needs to be watched by the honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and House Minister Amit Shah! What is going on on within the nation! (This video of a Maharashtra minister says rather a lot),” Raut wrote in Marathi.
India TV couldn’t independently confirm the video and doesn’t vouch for its authenticity.
Revenue Tax discover to Shirsat
The video surfaced a day after the Revenue Tax division served a discover to Shirsat, the Aurangabad (West) MLA. Responding to the event, Shirsat informed information company PTI that he can be cooperating with the division.
“Some folks complained, and the Revenue Tax division took be aware of it. We have now requested for time for replying to the discover and can make clear our place,” Shirsat mentioned.
He additional added, “Some folks had an issue with me, however I’ll reply them. The system is doing its work and I’ve no drawback with it. I’m not beneath any strain.”
Shinde Sena embroiled in money row
This newest row follows intently on the heels of one other controversy involving Shinde Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad. A case has been registered towards Gaikwad for allegedly assaulting a canteen employee over poor meals high quality.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, whose BJP is in alliance with Eknath Shinde’s Mahayuti coalition, condemned Gaikwad’s actions. Nevertheless, the opposition has demanded sturdy disciplinary motion towards the MLA, including to the mounting strain on the federal government.