Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh has accused Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of attempting to orchestrate his arrest through central agencies, specifically the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Deshmukh claims that an FIR against him, regarding a four-year-old case involving alleged pressure on a Jalgaon police officer to act against BJP leader Girish Mahajan, was filed at Fadnavis's behest. Fadnavis dismissed these allegations, asserting that Deshmukh is seeking sympathy and that the case was based on a statement from a senior police officer. The CBI's investigation, which began after a preliminary inquiry, has led to charges against Deshmukh and others for allegedly conspiring to frame BJP leaders. Deshmukh, who previously faced legal troubles and spent time in jail for corruption, is now challenging Fadnavis, stating he is 'waiting for my arrest'. This political feud highlights ongoing tensions within Maharashtra's political landscape.