BJP Accuses Supriya Sule and Nana Patole of Involvement in Alleged Bitcoin Scam
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) escalated its accusations against NCP leader Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole on Wednesday, alleging their involvement in a purported Bitcoin scam.
The BJP claims the leaders used Bitcoin proceeds to fund Maharashtra elections, citing allegations made by former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil. Adding to the controversy, BJP released purported voice notes they allege implicate Sule and Patole in a conspiracy to cash in on Bitcoin for electoral purposes.
Both Sule and Patole have vehemently denied the accusations, labeling them a politically motivated smear campaign by the BJP.
At a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra alleged that the scam was orchestrated under the guidance of senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. Patra dismissed the Opposition’s counterclaim that the BJP was behind the controversy, asserting that the scam dates back several years and involved ₹235 crore.
Patra claimed the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance misappropriated cryptocurrency funds in previous elections, stating:
“There are audio recordings of Supriya Sule, which she claims are AI-generated. However, her brother, Ajit Pawar, has reportedly confirmed the authenticity of her voice. These recordings allegedly reveal her instructions, along with those of Nana Patole, to key officials.”
He further called for Rahul Gandhi to address the allegations in a press conference and clarify his purported role in the scandal.
Supriya Sule Dismisses Allegations
Supriya Sule has refuted the allegations, accusing the BJP of engaging in “cheap politics.” She challenged the BJP to a public debate on the issue, writing on X:
“All this is conjecture and innuendo. I am ready for a debate with any BJP representative at a time and place of their choice.”
Sule also described the accusations as familiar election tactics designed to mislead voters on the eve of polls. She filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India and Maharashtra Cyber Crime Department against what she termed baseless claims.
The complaint targets former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil and Gaurav Mehta, a witness in a 2018 case, accusing them of spreading false allegations.
The controversy continues to stir political tensions as Maharashtra gears up for elections, with both sides trading sharp barbs and accusations.
