In reaction to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's statements on electoral bonds, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar emphasised payments made by a gaming firm to Tamil Nadu's ruling party, the DMK, which is a member of the opposition's INDIA bloc.

Raut had previously expressed concerns about online lottery gambling in Maharashtra and questioned the BJP's relationship with Future Gaming, stating that the company made large donations to the party, reported ANI.