Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Praful Lodha at Center of Maharashtra Political Controversy
Imagine a political story where a man named Praful Lodha is accused of causing a big change in government.
Some people say he tricked politicians using secrets and photos, leading to a split in a political party.
This man is now in trouble with the police because of accusations like sexual assault and blackmail.
He's been connected to different political groups over time.
Police are looking into what happened, but some politicians are disagreeing about his role.
It's like a puzzle where the pieces are still being put together to find the truth.
Praful Lodha, a figure on the fringes of Maharashtra politics, is at the center of new allegations related to the 2022 government collapse.
Lodha has been arrested twice and faces multiple charges, including sexual assault, rape, and blackmail.
MVA leaders allege Lodha "honeytrapped" Shiv Sena MLAs, influencing the party's split.
Lodha has affiliations with multiple political parties, including BJP, NCP, and VBA.
Investigations are ongoing, with differing views on Lodha's role and the validity of the allegations.
- Who
- Praful Lodha, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, Congress MLA Nana Patole, Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, BJP MLA Girish Mahajan, and others.
- What
- Praful Lodha, a figure, is under investigation related to the Maharashtra government's 2022 collapse and faces accusations of sexual assault and blackmail.
- When
- The events relate to the 2022 split in Shiv Sena and recent investigations.
- Where
- Maharashtra, specifically Mumbai, Pune, and Jalgaon district.
- Why
- Lodha is accused of influencing the split of Shiv Sena and faces criminal charges. There are allegations of a "honeytrap" operation and differing views on the situation.
MVA Allegations & Demands
BJP Perspectives
Honeytrap allegations
MVA Allegations & Demands
MVA leaders accuse Praful Lodha of using honeytraps to influence Shiv Sena MLAs, causing the party's split.
BJP Perspectives
BJP leaders question the honeytrap claims and the timing of FIRs.
Government Accountability
MVA Allegations & Demands
Congress MLA demanded explanation from the government on "honeytrap operation involving IAS officers and ministers".
BJP Perspectives
Mahajan questioned the honeytrap claims.
- Accused
- Praful Lodha
- Age
- 62
- Charges
- Sexual Assault, Rape, Blackmail
- Political Allegations
- Role in Shiv Sena split
- Political Affiliations
- BJP, NCP, VBA
- Arrests
- Two