BJP alleges Sanjay Raut faked AI audio on ₹500 crore payout to Jarange; Sena UBT leader claims BJP MLC leaked clip
The BJP alleged that the recording was part of an attempt to advance Rahul Gandhi's agenda and create divisions within the ruling alliance.
The BJP accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of faking an audio recording alleging a ₹500 crore payment to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange using artificial intelligence (AI). Raut denied the charges, claiming a BJP MLC had leaked the recording amid internal party competition. Jarange, who denies receiving any money, called for a thorough investigation and held the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, accountable.
Fadnavis ordered a forensic examination of the audio clip. BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban demanded Raut's prosecution and alleged that Raut had been given orders from Rahul Gandhi to discredit the BJP.
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