Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into controversial clip amid tension with ally Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic investigation into a controversial audio clip involving allegations of bribery. The incident has exacerbated tensions within the ruling alliance between the BJP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction.
Why it matters
Political instability in a major Indian state could impact governance and the stability of the ruling coalition ahead of future elections.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis orders probe into controversial clip amid tension with ally Eknath Shinde CM Fadnavis said in Nagpur that the audio clip released by Manoh Jarange will be thoroughly investigated using forensic methods left Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. File PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3zdwl0/article71602293.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_19_2026_000050B.jpg - **EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference regarding the recent firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff at Juhu, in Mumbai, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_19_2026_000050B) Nagpur/Mumbai Escalating tension within Maharashtra's ruling alliance over a controversial audio clip led Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday (October 23, 2026) to order a forensic probe, as Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insiders of plotting with Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange to "finish" Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/ https://www.thehindu.com/topic/shiv-sena/ https://www.thehindu.com/topic/bharatiya-janata-party/ Mr.
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