The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a fresh FIR against former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, alleging that he conspired with others to falsely implicate BJP leaders in criminal cases. This case stems from a two-year preliminary investigation initiated after opposition leader Devendra Fadnavis submitted a pen drive containing evidence to the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker. The inquiry revealed that Deshmukh and former Special Public Prosecutor Pravin Pandit Chavan allegedly conspired to file a zero FIR in December 2020, which aimed to frame BJP leaders in a fabricated case related to an educational institution. Deshmukh has dismissed the allegations as baseless, claiming they are politically motivated and a response to declining support for Fadnavis. The CBI's findings also implicate other officials in the conspiracy, heightening the political tensions in Maharashtra. The case continues to unfold, reflecting ongoing political rivalries in the state.