Mumbai: Allegations of Political Conspiracy Surface in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, led by Uddhav Thackeray, of attempting to frame him in false cases. Shinde's remarks came in response to allegations made by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, who claimed that the MVA government sought to implicate not only BJP leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis, but also Shinde himself, who was a cabinet minister at the time. In a statement, Shinde expressed his disbelief at the MVA's actions, stating, “It is a fact that attempts were made by the then MVA government under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray to implicate me in false cases.” He emphasized that while Fadnavis was in the opposition, he, as a cabinet minister, was also targeted, suggesting a politically motivated agenda behind the allegations. Shinde indicated that he would provide further details on these claims at an appropriate time. The controversy intensified following Singh's assertions that there were directives to arrest Shinde in connection with an urban land ceiling case. Singh alleged that a police officer was acting on instructions from Thackeray and subsequently from former Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, raising questions about the integrity of the previous administration's actions. As the political landscape in Maharashtra continues to evolve, these allegations highlight the ongoing tensions between the current government and the former MVA coalition, with both sides preparing for potential repercussions in the public arena.