Uday Samant Calls for Investigation into Viral Audio Clip Linked to Manoj Jarange
Uday Samant demands a thorough probe into a viral audio clip allegedly undermining the Maratha reservation movement.
Jalna, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Senior Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra’s Industry Minister Uday Samant has called for a comprehensive investigation into a viral 32-minute audio clip released by Manoj Jarange Patil, a prominent figure in the Maratha reservation movement. During a press conference, Samant emphasized the need for forensic, cyber, and special investigation team (SIT) examinations of the recording.
The political landscape in Maharashtra has been stirred as Jarange accused unnamed individuals of attempting to tarnish the Maratha movement’s reputation. In a segment of the audio, it is allegedly claimed, “Jarange has already received 500 crores.” The clip also points fingers at former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as primary targets.
Samant suggested that the audio could be part of a deeper conspiracy aimed at damaging the image of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde within the Maratha community and fostering misunderstandings between Shiv Sena and the BJP. He insisted on verifying the authenticity of the conversations recorded and called for a thorough investigation to uncover who recorded the audio, the identities of the voices involved, and how it reached Jarange.
Addressing the claims of a 500 crore transaction, Samant noted that Jarange has already stated he received no money. Eknath Shinde has also shared his viewpoint on the matter. Instead of debating unverified financial claims, Samant stressed the importance of identifying those orchestrating the controversy from behind the scenes.
He accused certain individuals, both within and outside the party, of exploiting the situation to create rifts between the Maratha community and Shiv Sena, as well as to undermine the alliance between Shiv Sena and the BJP. Samant revealed that a delegation from Shiv Sena would formally approach Chief Minister Fadnavis to request these investigations.
In response to the controversy, senior Shiv Sena leader and former minister Ramdas Kadam also criticized the content of the audio clip. He asserted that Eknath Shinde has played a crucial role in providing legal strength and justice to the Maratha reservation issue, claiming that necessary legal strategies for the community were developed under Shinde’s leadership.
