Mystery Mention Of Rs 500 Crore Sparks War Between Allies Shiv Sena, BJP

What happened: Manoj Jarange Patil released an audio clip in which a woman mentions a Rs 500-crore "payment" meant for him, putting Shrikant Shinde in the spotlight. Key numbers: Rs 500 crore mentioned in the audio clip. Why it matters: The clip has sparked a dispute between allies Shiv Sena and BJP, with Shrikant Shinde alleged to have been a courier for BJP money.

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