Sanjay Raut behind AI-generated audio clip, doing Rahul’s bidding: BJP
The BJP has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut of orchestrating an AI-generated audio clip to defame the party. The BJP claims the operation was funded by Rahul Gandhi to create political rifts in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
The use of AI-generated content in political campaigns poses a growing threat to democratic discourse and election integrity.
Sanjay Raut behind AI-generated audio clip, doing Rahul’s bidding: BJP left Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. File. Ravi Choudhary PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qoko1c/article71619345.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH16-Vinaya-DelG4DG8RJ59.3.jpg.jpg Ravi Choudhary New Delhi: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut during a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 18, 2026. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI06_18_2026_000044A) BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban demanded the registration of a case against Sanjay Raut, if warranted, and a probe into whether the Sena (UBT) MP received funding from Rahul Gandhi Gandhi Mumbai Alleging that Rahul Gandhi is behind a "contract" to defame the BJP, the saffron party on Saturday (October 24, 2026) accused Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut of creating an AI-generated audio clip mentioning a "₹500 crore" payout to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange.
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