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In Photos: Shiv Sena delegation meets Fadnavis over Manoj Jarange's audio clip

Updated On: 23 October, 2026 01:28 PM IST | ronak mastakar

A delegation of Shiv Sena leaders and lawmakers met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday seeking a thorough forensic investigation into an audio clip presented by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange alleging payment of Rs 500 crore to him by MP Shrikant Shinde. (Pics/Shiv Sena)

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(Pic/Shiv Sena)
(Pic/Shiv Sena)
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The Eknath Shinde-led party also questioned some BJP leaders whose names have cropped up in the audio.
The Eknath Shinde-led party also questioned some BJP leaders whose names have cropped up in the audio.
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Releasing the audio clip in Jalna, Jarange alleged a conspiracy involving a purported Rs 500 crore payment claimed to be done to him via Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde in order to "silence" him and to crush the reservation agitation.
Releasing the audio clip in Jalna, Jarange alleged a conspiracy involving a purported Rs 500 crore payment claimed to be done to him via Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde in order to "silence" him and to crush the reservation agitation.
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In the purported conversation, a speaker claims that Rs 500 crore had already been delivered to Jarange through MP Shrikant Shinde, while another part of the recording discusses whether Jarange's influence would be beneficial to the party in the assembly elections.
In the purported conversation, a speaker claims that Rs 500 crore had already been delivered to Jarange through MP Shrikant Shinde, while another part of the recording discusses whether Jarange's influence would be beneficial to the party in the assembly elections.
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The speakers are also purportedly heard discussing strategies to counter Jarange's growing influence in Marathwada, where he has been raising issues concerning Maratha reservation, farmers and loan waivers.
The speakers are also purportedly heard discussing strategies to counter Jarange's growing influence in Marathwada, where he has been raising issues concerning Maratha reservation, farmers and loan waivers.
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After Jarange's press conference, Shiv Sena leaders and ministers too responded with a series of news conferences and alluded that some leaders of its ally BJP were involved in the conversation in the purported clip.
After Jarange's press conference, Shiv Sena leaders and ministers too responded with a series of news conferences and alluded that some leaders of its ally BJP were involved in the conversation in the purported clip.
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"The alleged audio clip must be examined immediately by the Cyber Cell and a forensic laboratory. Its authenticity, the identification of the voices, and whether the conversation has been altered or tampered with, must be scientifically verified, including through voice samples of the individuals concerned," the Shinde-led party said.
"The alleged audio clip must be examined immediately by the Cyber Cell and a forensic laboratory. Its authenticity, the identification of the voices, and whether the conversation has been altered or tampered with, must be scientifically verified, including through voice samples of the individuals concerned," the Shinde-led party said.

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