Eknath Shinde’s X Account Hacked, Investigation Underway

Fast Summary:

• Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account was hacked on September 21,2025.
• Hackers posted images of the flags of Pakistan and Turkey on his account.
• The incident coincided with India and Pakistan’s second game in the Asia Cup cricket tournament.
• A live-stream with visuals connected to the two Islamic countries also appeared briefly on his account.
• Authorities acted swiftly,alerting cyber-crime police and retrieving control of the account within 30-45 minutes.

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!Eknath Shinde’s X account hacked; flags of Pakistan and Turkey posted prior to India-Pakistan Asia Cup match. File

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The hacking of Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s X handle raises critical concerns about cyber-security protocols in government communications.Such incidents highlight vulnerabilities even at high levels, perhaps undermining trust in digital platforms used by public officials. The timing-aligned with a high-profile sporting event between India and Pakistan-may suggest an attempt to stir emotional or national tensions given the symbolic nature of the posted imagery.

From an institutional perspective, this event underscores India’s urgent need for robust cyber-defense mechanisms tailored to mitigate risks posed by hackers targeting influential figures or sensitive situations. While authorities managed to resolve this case quickly, long-term solutions involving proactive security strategies could enhance resilience against such threats in increasingly digitized governance structures.

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