Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the BJP accused NCP leader Supriya Sule and Congress State President Nana Patole of orchestrating a Bitcoin scam, alleging misuse of cryptocurrency funds for their campaigns. Sule rejected these claims, calling them baseless and an attempt to divert attention from governance failures. She also criticized the BJP's alleged misuse of investigative agencies for political gains. The controversy has escalated tensions in an already polarized election climate, with opposition leaders emphasizing the need for accountability in governance and campaign ethics.