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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday escalated its accusations against Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole, alleging their involvement in an alleged Bitcoin scam. The accusations claim the proceeds were used to influence elections in Maharashtra.

Following Sule’s dismissal of the allegations, the BJP maintained that the more she defended herself, the more she cornered herself.

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule have refuted allegations made by the BJP regarding Bitcoin misappropriation to influence state elections. Patole called the charges "fake" and announced legal action against the BJP,

On Tuesday, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi shared audio clips allegedly featuring the voices of two opposition leaders. Trivedi claimed the clips revealed illegal use of Bitcoins to fund election campaigns.

SCP MP, refuted allegations of using bitcoin for funding the Maharashtra Assembly elections, calling them "lies and fake." She filed complaints with cybercrime and for criminal defamation against BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi.