Maharashtra Elections 2024: BJP slams Opposition leaders Supriya Sule, Nana Patole for alleged Bitcoin scam

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Just as polling for Maharashtra Assembly Elections was underway on Wednesday, the BJP escalated its criticism of the state’s Opposition leaders Supriya Sule and Nana Patole, accusing them of using illegal Bitcoin transactions to fund elections. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra asserted that the roles of both leaders would be revealed during the ongoing investigation. Patra also slammed Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, urging the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha to address the issue in a press conference.

Patra dismissed opposition claims that the BJP orchestrated a plot to discredit them during the Maharashtra polls. He argued that the suspected cryptocurrency fraud dated back several years and that the opposition alliance had used illicit funds in previous elections. He suggested the scam involved Rs 235 crore.

Also ReadMaharashtra Election Exit Poll Result 2024 Live Updates

Sule rejected the allegations, calling the evidence, including audio recordings of her, fabricated. She stated that she had reported the matter to the Election Commission and Maharashtra Police, accusing the BJP of using misleading tactics to manipulate voters. On X, Sule condemned the spread of false information, labeling such practices harmful to democracy.

Also Read Maharashtra voting percentage: As of 3 pm, Maharashtra records voter turnout of 45.53 per cent Swiggy IPO Highlights: Issue got subscribed 12% on Day 01 Jharkhand Election Voting Percentage: As of 3 pm, Jharkhand records voter turnout of 61.47 per cent 7th Pay Commission: DA at 53% to be merged into basic pay before January revision for central govt employees?

Patra claimed the issue resurfaced when Gaurav Mehta, a cryptocurrency trader allegedly involved, went public fearing for his safety after helping opposition leaders encash the Bitcoins. He further connected the case to a 2018 cryptocurrency fraud and the arrest of former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil, who was allegedly implicated in the misappropriation of a crypto wallet. Mehta had reportedly provided evidence against Patil and shared the disputed audio recordings of Sule and Patole, Patra said, dismissing Sule’s defense as typical of a suspect caught in wrongdoing.

Ex-IPS officer urges EC to probe alleged Bitcoin scam

Former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil has accused various Opposition leaders in Maharashtra of misappropriating bitcoins. He said that he has formally requested the Election Commission to investigate the matter.

 » Read More

Related Articles

Best tax-saving options for senior citizens in 2025!

Tax saving is one of the key factors when it comes to savings and investments for middle-class taxpayers and senior citizens. As regards senior citizens, they aim for financial security by investing their money primarily in non-market-linked products, which give them a sense of safety in times of volatile stock markets. Another key aspect of

Why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares price has plunged 10%…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company’s share price slumped 10% to an intra-day low of Rs 572 despite reporting a 43% year-on-year jump in its net profit.  The life insurance company reported a net profit of Rs 325 crore compared to Rs 227 crore in the same quarter a year ago.  However, despite a stellar performance

Kotak Institutional reiterates Buy on Karur Vysya Bank. Here’s why…

The brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities has reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating on Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), citing the lender’s strong fundamentals and consistent financial performance as the key reasons for the positive outlook. According to them, the bank’s return on equity (RoE) of 17% and strong earnings growth have prompted the brokerage to increase its

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Stay Connected

0FansLike
0FollowersFollow
0SubscribersSubscribe
- Advertisement -

Latest Articles

Best tax-saving options for senior citizens in 2025!

Tax saving is one of the key factors when it comes to savings and investments for middle-class taxpayers and senior citizens. As regards senior citizens, they aim for financial security by investing their money primarily in non-market-linked products, which give them a sense of safety in times of volatile stock markets. Another key aspect of

Why ICICI Prudential Life Insurance shares price has plunged 10%…

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company’s share price slumped 10% to an intra-day low of Rs 572 despite reporting a 43% year-on-year jump in its net profit.  The life insurance company reported a net profit of Rs 325 crore compared to Rs 227 crore in the same quarter a year ago.  However, despite a stellar performance

Kotak Institutional reiterates Buy on Karur Vysya Bank. Here’s why…

The brokerage firm Kotak Institutional Equities has reaffirmed its ‘Buy’ rating on Karur Vysya Bank (KVB), citing the lender’s strong fundamentals and consistent financial performance as the key reasons for the positive outlook. According to them, the bank’s return on equity (RoE) of 17% and strong earnings growth have prompted the brokerage to increase its

Denta Water IPO GMP zooms over 56%: Know what are the risks of IPO before you subscribe

Denta Water, a company specialising in the water treatment sector, has opened its IPO with a total size of Rs 220.50 crore today , January 22. As of the first day of bidding, the IPO made waves in the grey market, garnering the attention of many investors and analysts. Let’s take a look at the

How being a loan guarantor can affect your finances and credit

Lenders frequently require certain loan applicants to provide loan guarantors. This condition is typically imposed when there are uncertainties regarding the repayment ability of the primary borrowers and co-borrowers. Additional circumstances that may prompt lenders to request loan guarantors include insufficient credit scores of the primary applicants, a precarious employment situation, loan amounts that surpass