9 months ago
Second Video Surfaces in Maharashtra Political Row
A political fight started when a leader named Ambadas Danve shared videos on social media.
He said the videos show a lawmaker from the ruling party, Mahendra Dalvi, on a video call next to piles of money.
Dalvi said the videos are fake and made by AI.
He even offered to quit if proven wrong.
Other leaders supported Dalvi, saying the videos are fake.
Danve said if the videos are fake, Dalvi should report it to the police.
Some people want an investigation, while others think it's a way to create trouble during the legislative session.
A day later, another video surfaced showing Minister Bharat Gogawale with cash.
Gogawale also denied the allegations and said he is ready for any investigation.
The videos have intensified the political battle in Raigad, where there is already tension between different political parties.
A second video surfaced showing Minister Bharat Gogawale with cash, adding to the political row in Maharashtra.
The video was released by Shramik Kamgar Paksha spokesperson Chitralekha Patil, who demanded an inquiry.
Gogawale dismissed the charges and said he was ready for any investigation, stating he had no accusations in his 40-year political career.
The videos have intensified the political battle in Raigad, where friction between the NCP and the Shiv Sena in the ruling Mahayuti has been high.
Gogawale hinted at political motives behind the allegations, suggesting efforts to malign him due to his party's gaining ground in Raigad.
- Who
- Ambadas Danve, Mahendra Dalvi, Bharat Gogawale, Chitralekha Patil, Sunil Tatkare
- What
- A political row over purported videos showing MLAs and a minister with cash
- Where
- Maharashtra Legislature’s winter session, Raigad district
- When
- December 12, 2023
- Why
- Allegations of financial misconduct and political motives
Key facts
- Date of Incident
- December 12, 2023
- Primary Accuser
- Ambadas Danve (Shiv Sena UBT)
- Accused MLA
- Mahendra Dalvi (Shinde Sena)
- Denial
- Dalvi claims video is AI-generated
- Support for Dalvi
- Sanjay Shirsat (Minister)
- Call for Investigation
- Shashikant Shinde (NCP SP)
- Defense by Dalvi
- Offered to resign if proven guilty
- Accusation by Danve
- Government lacks funds for farmer loan waivers
- Second Video
- Features Minister Bharat Gogawale
- Spokesperson for Second Video
- Chitralekha Patil (Shramik Kamgar Paksha)
- Gogawale's Response
- Ready for any investigation
- Political Tension
- High in Raigad district
Quotes
Bharat Gogawale
Minister in Maharashtra
“We are men of our word. We do not act in desperation. If we wanted to, forty of us shifted power earlier as well.”
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“The Sena (UBT) leader was caught between positions and should at least maintain some dignity.”
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Mahendra Dalvi
Shiv Sena MLA
“Tatkare is a saint of politics.”
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