A major political uproar has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Eknath Shinde faction leader Sanjay Shirsat on Friday. The video allegedly shows him with a large bag stuffed with cash at his home. Raut suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should take notice of this.
In the video circulated on social media, Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister Shirsat is seen sitting in his bedroom smoking a cigarette while an open bag filled with cash is visibly next to him. Another suitcase can also be seen nearby. A pet dog is witnessed sitting calmly in the vicinity.
While sharing the
, Sanjay Raut wrote in Hindi, "This thrilling video should be seen by the esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah Bhai. What is happening in the country? This video of a Maharashtra minister speaks volumes."
Source: aajtak
When India Today TV sought Shirsat's reaction to Raut's accusations and the video, he alleged a conspiracy to frame him, claiming he had no knowledge of the money.
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Shirsat told India Today TV: "I had just returned from a trip. I took off my clothes and sat in my bedroom. My pet dog was with me, someone might have shot the video at that time. I do not know about the money. If I had such money, I would have put it in a closet. We do not have any Matoshree (Uddhav Thackeray's residence). Someone must have filmed the video, intending to weave a narrative."
This video surfaced just a day after the Income Tax Department issued a notice to Aurangabad (West) MLA Shirsat. Shirsat mentioned he would soon clarify his position before the central agency.
According to news agency PTI, Shirsat stated: "Some individuals had complained, and the Income Tax Department took note of it. We requested time to respond to the notice and will clarify our stance." He further added, "Some individuals have a problem with me, but I will address them. The system is doing its job, and I have no issue with it. I'm not under any pressure."
