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NDTV
11-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
" 50 Khokhe, Ekdum Okay": Aaditya Thackeray Over Sena Minister's "Cash" Video
Aaditya Thackeray made a serious charge, leavened with a touch of playfulness and an attempt at achieving a rhythmic quality to it with his "50 khokhe, ekdum okay" jab at the Maharashtra Minister, whose video with a bag allegedly full of cash is steadily going viral. A day after Sanjay Shirsat, Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister, received a notice from the Income Tax officials seeking an explanation on the growth of his assets between the 2019 and 2024 Assembly polls, a video of him smoking in his room with a bag suspected to be filled with cash beside him sparked a row. It is alleged that the MLA's assets surged from Rs 3.3 crore in 2019 to Rs 35 crore in 2024. "... 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?" asked Mr Thackeray of the rival Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray. "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," asked Mr Thackeray. Mumbai, Maharashtra: On the viral video of Minister Sanjay Shirsat, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "... 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.… — IANS (@ians_india) July 11, 2025 Defending himself, Mr Shirsat, the Aurangabad (West) MLA, said that the bag next to his bed contained clothes and not cash as is being claimed. "The house seen in the video is my home. It shows I am sitting (clad in a banian) in my bedroom. My pet dog and a bag are also seen. This means that I have just returned from travel and removed my clothes. If I have to keep such a big bag of money, is there a dearth of cupboards? But they see (currency) notes even in cloth bag," Mr Shirsat told reporters. "Had there been money, I would have kept it in the cupboard," he said. Asked if there were only clothes in the bag, the minister said, "Of course. There were clothes in it." "Such claims won't affect my (political) career," he added. The MLA's video was posted on social media by Sanjay Raut of the rival Shiv Sena (UBT) faction. Recently, Mr Shirsat and his son had faced allegations in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding a hotel deal.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Helplessness has another name: Fadnavis!': Raut mocks Maharashtra CM after minister Sanjay Shirsat stars in bedroom cash-bag mystery
— rautsanjay61 (@rautsanjay61) Live Events A tax notice that won't go away Thackeray turns up the heat Fadnavis in the crosshairs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A grainy video, a suspicious bag and a minister lounging in his vest have sent Maharashtra politics into chaos. On Friday, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut dropped the clip of Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat perched on a bed beside a bag that looks stuffed with notes.'I feel sorry for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis! How much more public humiliation of his dignity will he continue to watch in silence? Helplessness is another name for Fadnavis!' Raut declared on X. He added, 'This thrilling video should be watched by the esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah! What on earth is happening in the country!'In the video, Shirsat sits cross-legged, dressed down, a dog by his side, a cigarette in hand. He brushes it off. 'I had returned from travelling and was sitting in my bedroom after changing clothes. My dog was with me... It seems that someone recorded the video at that time,' he told blames sabotage from inside. 'This is a well-thought-out conspiracy. I am sitting comfortably in my house, and my dog is sitting as well. Someone has recorded a video of this, which suggests they were spying on us... There might be an agent among the workers,' he bag? Just clothes, he insists. 'If I have to keep such a big bag of money, is there a dearth of cupboards? Had there been money, I would have kept it in the cupboard,' he told PTI. Asked point blank if it contained only clothes, he said, 'Of course. There were clothes in it.'This mess dropped days after Shirsat admitted to an Income Tax notice. The department wants to know why his assets swelled between the 2019 and 2024 Assembly elections. He says it's nothing shady. 'Some people had filed a complaint against me with the income-tax department, based on which I was issued a notice. I will give a proper response. Nothing wrong has been done,' he an event earlier this week, Shirsat even joked about black money. 'Now, black money is not going to be useful. I am speaking for myself.' The crowd laughed. It doesn't sound as funny Thackeray jumped in fast. He tore into Shirsat's explanation, bag and all. '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?' he didn't stop there. '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.'Devendra Fadnavis now faces awkward questions. Raut didn't hold back. 'I feel sorry for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis! How much more public humiliation of his dignity will he continue to watch in silence?' he comes just after another scandal — Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad punched a canteen worker for stale food, then insulted the Shetty community. Fadnavis condemned that. But this? So far, biggest question isn't just the bag — it's the camera. Who recorded Shirsat in his bedroom? He claims an inside job. 'We are such people that anyone who visits our home eats food and drinks tea. It is our responsibility to supervise the workers. There might be an agent among them,' he nothing normal about a minister caught like this, half-dressed, bag open for the world. Whether it's clothes or cash — that's for the taxmen and the public to this really says is simple. One more scandal, one more secret recording, one more bag stuffed with questions. The ruling alliance wants it buried. The opposition wants heads to roll. And Fadnavis, yet again, must choose between damage control or silence. Shirsat says he'll 'definitely respond.' Maharashtra's watching.
India.com
11-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat Seen With Suspicious Bag Day After Tax Notice
New Delhi: Maharashtra's Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat is at the center of a political storm after a video surfaced online allegedly showing him smoking in a private room with a bag suspected to be full of cash nearby. The footage emerged just a day after he acknowledged receiving an income tax notice related to a sharp spike in his declared assets between the 2019 and 2024 Assembly elections. The clip was posted on social media by Sanjay Raut, a senior leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, who took a swipe at the ruling alliance. In a scathing post, Raut wrote, "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!" Shirsat, a legislator from Aurangabad (West) aligned with the Shiv Sena group led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, defended himself, claiming the bag seen in the video merely contained clothes and not money, as alleged by Raut. He also confirmed that he had been served a notice by the Income Tax Department seeking clarification about the growth in his assets. "Some people had filed a complaint against me with the income tax department, based on which I was issued a notice. I was supposed to respond to it on Wednesday, but I requested more time. I will give a proper response. Nothing wrong has been done," Shirsat stated. Shirsat added, "This is a well-thought-out conspiracy. I am sitting comfortably in my house, and my dog is sitting as well. Someone has recorded a video of this, which suggests they were spying on us... We are such people that anyone who visits our home eats food and drinks tea. It is our responsibility to supervise the workers. There might be an agent among them, but we do not worry about it, nor have we ever seen anything suspicious... Have you seen someone living in the house openly sitting beside money? This is unusual. But we will respond to this conspiracy." #WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: On a purported viral video showing him sitting beside a bag filled with cash, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat says, "This is a well-thought-out conspiracy. I am sitting comfortably in my house, and my dog is sitting as well. Someone has recorded… — ANI (@ANI) July 11, 2025 Aaditya Thackeray, another prominent leader from the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT), joined the chorus of criticism, calling for swift action from both the tax authorities and Chief Minister Fadnavis. "Today, it's Sanjay Sirsat, sitting in his vest and underwear. We talk about 'Khokhe' (boxes of cash), '50 Khokhe, Ekdum Okay', one is 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," said Thackeray. Initially, Shirsat also claimed that Shrikant Shinde, Lok Sabha MP and son of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, had received a similar income tax notice. However, he later walked back the comment. "Someone asked me a leading question... My response was presented as if I were confirming a notice to Shrikant Shinde. I want to clarify that I have no information about that," he said. In a separate development earlier this week, another video of Shirsat speaking at a public event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar sparked fresh controversy. In it, the minister jokingly remarked, "Now, black money is not going to be useful. I am speaking for myself." He added that he had already reached out to his chartered accountant and was preparing a detailed response to the tax notice. "It is easy to earn money, but using it has become difficult," he added, drawing laughter from the audience. Shirsat later attempted to minimize the significance of the video, saying his remarks were intended humorously and were not an admission of any wrongdoing.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Day After Tax Notice, Maharashtra Minister Seen With Bag Allegedly Full Of Cash
Mumbai: Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat has sparked a row after a video surfaced online allegedly showing him smoking in a private room with a bag suspected to be filled with cash beside him. The footage went viral just a day after he confirmed receiving an income tax notice to explain a sharp increase in his assets between the 2019 and 2024 Assembly elections. The video was posted on social media by Sanjay Raut of the rival Shiv Sena (UBT) faction. In a pointed attack on the ruling alliance, Mr Raut wrote, "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!" Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat contended that the bag next to his bed contained clothes and not cash as claimed by Mr Raut. Mr Shirsat, who represents Aurangabad (West) and belongs to the Shiv Sena faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, confirmed that the Income Tax Department had issued him a notice seeking clarification on the growth of his personal assets over the past five years. "Some people had filed a complaint against me with the income-tax department, based on which I was issued a notice. I was supposed to respond to it on Wednesday, but requested for more time. I will give a proper response. Nothing wrong has been done," Mr Shirsat said. Mr Raut's party colleague Aaditya Thackeray also jumped to criticise Mr Shirsat, urging the tax department and Chief Minister Fadnavis to 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," Mr Thackeray said. Yesterday, Mr Shirsat initially claimed that Shrikant Shinde, Lok Sabha MP and son of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, had also received a similar notice. He later retracted the statement, saying: "Someone asked me a leading question... My response was presented as if I was confirming a notice to Shrikant Shinde. I want to clarify that I have no information about that." In a separate incident earlier this week, a video clip of Mr Shirsat speaking at an event in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar surfaced online, where he appeared to make light of the situation. In the video, the minister is heard saying: "Now, black money is not going to be useful. I am speaking for myself." He added that he has already contacted his chartered accountant and is preparing a detailed response to the notice. "It is easy to earn money, but using it has become difficult," he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience. The minister attempted to downplay the clip, insisting that his comments were meant humorously and not intended to admit wrongdoing.
