Overview
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve posted three short videos on X that he said show a ruling-party MLA linked to bundles of cash.
- The clips circulated during the winter session, and NCP (SP) MLC Shashikant Shinde raised the issue in the Council seeking the government's stand.
- Shiv Sena (Shinde) MLA Mahendra Dalvi denied any involvement, claimed the footage is morphed or AI-generated, and said he would resign if conclusive proof emerges.
- Shinde-faction minister Sanjay Shirsat backed Dalvi and warned that AI can fabricate videos, while BJP leader Pravin Darekar said the material must be verified.
- Danve urged an investigation and said he would provide material to police if asked, and as of now there is no independent verification of the clips.