Maharashtra Minister Clarifies Statement on Phone Surveillance, Explains BJP's Internal Communication System

Oct 25, 2025 12:56 pm CST

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule sparked controversy by claiming all phones were under surveillance, later clarifying that he was referring to BJP's internal WhatsApp monitoring system used for party communication. The statement came ahead of local elections, drawing criticism from opposition leaders while Bawankule defended it as a legitimate party coordination mechanism.