Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde have alleged that the recent violent clashes in the state were a "pre-planned conspiracy." Addressing the media, the leaders stated that preliminary investigations suggest external influences were involved in orchestrating the unrest. They assured the public that strict action would be taken against those responsible and emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining law and order.
The clashes, which erupted in multiple districts, resulted in injuries and damage to public property. While opposition parties accused the state government of failing to control the situation, Fadnavis and Shinde insisted that intelligence reports point toward a deliberate attempt to create instability. They urged citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading misinformation on social media, as authorities work to restore peace.
The Maharashtra police have launched a high-level probe into the incident, with special teams deployed to investigate the sources of the violence. The state government has also vowed to take strict legal action against anyone found guilty of inciting the clashes. Meanwhile, political debates over the root cause of the unrest continue, with opposition leaders demanding accountability from the ruling coalition.