Days After Tax Notice, Video Shows Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat With Bag Full Of Cash

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shared a video of Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader Sanjay Shirsat allegedly in possession of a bag full of cash. The footage has created a political row in Maharashtra, a day after Shirsat confirmed receiving an income tax notice to explain a sharp increase in his assets between the 2019 and 2024 Assembly elections. 

In the video, the Maharashtra social justice minister can be seen smoking in a room and a bag containing a stash of cash placed beside him. Raut posted the video stating that "I feel pity for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis! How many more times will he just sit and watch his reputation being torn to shreds? Helplessness has another name - Fadnavis!" 

"This thrilling video should be watched by the honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah! What's going on in the country!,” he added. 

Reacting to the video, Aaditya Thackeray questioned whether the chief minister will take action. Today, it's Sanjay Sirsat, sitting in his vest and underwear. We talk about 'Khokhe' (boxes of cash), '50 Khokhe, Ekdum Okay', one is clearly seen in the video. All these antics happening in just vests and undergarments, bags full of cash beside him, where did all this money come from? Who gave it? Can anyone just roam around carrying such wads of notes? And regarding the Income Tax notice that came the day before, will the IT department take any action? Will any action be taken on the orders of the Chief Minister or not? These are important questions that need answers," he said.

Shirsat had earlier released a statement citing the income tax notice stating, "Some people complained, and the Income Tax department took note of it. We have asked for time to reply to the notice, and will clarify our position," reported PTI.

"Some people had a problem with me, but I will answer them. The system is doing its work and I have no problem with it. I am not under any pressure," he added.