Maharashtra Politics Erupts Over Manoj Jarange's ₹500 Crore Audio Clip, BJP Claims AI Manipulation, Shiv Sena Demands Probe | VIDEO
Mumbai: A purported audio clip released by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday created distance between the ruling partners Shiv Sena and BJP. In the clip, alleged BJP leaders were heard saying that Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde had paid Rs 500 crore to Jarange through his MP son Shrikant. While the Shiv Sena has demanded a thorough inquiry into the clip, the BJP has claimed that it was…
A controversial audio clip featuring alleged conversations between Maratha activist Manoj Jarange and BJP leaders has sparked political unrest in Maharashtra. The clip, which surfaced on Thursday, allegedly shows Jarange's critics discussing a ₹500 crore payment made by a senior BJP figure to Jarange through his son. Shiv Sena, a key ally of the BJP, has called for a thorough investigation into the authenticity of the recording, alleging that it could be a tool to silence Jarange and weaken his agitation for Maratha reservation and farmer issues.
BJP, however, has questioned the clip's authenticity, claiming it was generated using artificial intelligence and demanding a probe to verify its claims. Jarange alleged that the discussion in the clip reflected the mindset of those opposing his agitation and vowed to continue his fight against what he claims are conspiracies to silence him.
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