Mumbai: ED has now entered the most talked about 'vote jihad' scam case in the political corridors of Maharashtra. The central investigation agency carried out search operations at more than 23 locations in the case where a Malegaon businessman is accused of using fake documents and fake KYC to open several bank accounts. It is believed that transactions worth more than Rs 100 crore have taken place from these accounts and BJP is calling it a 'vote jihad' scam.

The verbal war between politicians over 'vote jihad' has intensified.

The verbal war between the leaders has intensified in Maharashtra over the alleged vote jihad. While AIMIM supremo Asaduddin Owaisi is targeting Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Devendra Fadnavis says that 'vote jihad' will now be answered with 'dharma buddha'. Other issues of the state have been overshadowed by the verbal war between Owaisi and Fadnavis. Let us know why the rhetoric started regarding 'vote jihad' and how did ED enter into it.

ED raids 23 places in money laundering case

On one hand, while political parties are blaming each other over 'vote jihad', on the other hand, ED is also seen in full action. The central agency has conducted raids against a Malegaon businessman under a money laundering case. These raids have been conducted at 23 places in the electoral state of Maharashtra and the neighboring state of Gujarat. It is alleged that the businessman allegedly used fake documents and fake KYC to open several bank accounts through which transactions worth more than Rs 100 crore took place. 

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ED's entry into the election environment has further heated up the atmosphere.

2 people Arrested in 'Vote Jihad' Case

In this money laundering case, 2 people have been arrested who are accused of buying votes by giving crores of rupees to the poor. BJP is calling this case a 'vote jihad' scam. This case came to light when BJP leader Kirit Somaiya claimed that about Rs 125 crore was sent from a bank in Malegaon through hawala traders and then this money was sent to many accounts. Allegedly the purpose of this money was to influence the voters before the elections. 

NCP's big disclosure about Muslim boards

Many Muslim boards in Maharashtra are officially announcing which party they are with. In this sequence, the All India Ulema Board has also been said to support the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which calls itself a well-wisher of Muslims. However, Maharashtra Vice President of NCP Ajit Pawar faction Salim Sarang made a big revelation regarding this. Sarang made serious allegations against the All India Ulema Board and said that this board does not exist at present, which is appealing to Muslims to vote for MVA in the elections.

'Vote Jihad is happening where BJP doesn't get votes'

Let us tell you that the political temperature of Maharashtra is high due to slogans like 'Vote Jihad' and 'Ek Hain To Safe Hain'. On one hand, Fadnavis and Owaisi are targeting each other, while on the other hand, BJP has continued to target MVA as well. Whether these issues that have brought heat in the politics of Maharashtra benefit the ruling party or the opposition, it will be clear only on November 23.