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Second Video Surfaces in Maharashtra Political Row

Second Video Surfaces in Maharashtra Political Row
Row after Ambadas Danve posts purported videos of Shinde Sena MLA with cash · indianexpress.com

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.

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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