Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has expressed serious concerns over a missing 4 kg silver brick and a Rs 12 crore donation made by Uddhav Thackeray for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, demanding a full investigation into the alleged irregularities.
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare has lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women against fellow MP Sanjay Raut, accusing him of persistent use of abusive language and public insults directed at women representatives.
Political tensions are escalating between Shiv Sena factions in India as Sanjay Raut retaliated against Eknath Shinde's 'lion' remark with a social media post referring to some individuals as disloyal dogs. This exchange follows speculation that six MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's camp might defect to Shinde's faction.
Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has suggested that regional parties like NCP and Trinamool Congress should consider merging with the Congress, sparking a new round of political speculation.
Sanjay Raut has urged Shinde Sena leaders who left the party in 2022 to meet Uddhav Thackeray, as some Shinde Sena leaders, including Abdul Sattar, hint at a potential merger with the Uddhav faction. Sattar expressed concerns that the BJP is 'slow-poisoning' them.
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The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
Raut updates English version of his book, ‘Unlikely Paradise’; writes on “actions of Enforcement Directorate (ED) that earned it moniker of a BJP ‘shakha’"
Uddhav Sena leader Sanjay Raut has called for an investigation into reports of a 'missing' silver brick from the Ram Mandir, raising questions about the temple's construction and management.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded an investigation into a missing 4-kg silver brick, which he claims was donated by Uddhav Thackeray for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv6d ago4 sources
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has suffered a significant blow as MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar confirmed his defection to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This marks the second MP to switch camps, further unraveling Thackeray's faction.
Sanjay Raut stated that people will come and go, but the Shiv Sena party will move on, emphasizing that the organization has survived multiple crises since its formation in 1966 and will outlast the latest round of defections.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times9d ago2 sources
Sanjay Raut of the Uddhav Sena has repeatedly hurled abuses at rebel MPs who skipped a crucial meeting, claiming they have been moved to Rajasthan amidst ongoing political tensions.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his strong remarks against suspected rebel MPs, stating they are common Marathi usage and not abusive in the state's context, questioning criticism and emphasizing that wrongdoing should be punished.
Amid speculation of a potential split within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena's Lok Sabha unit, Sanjay Raut claims that some MPs are being offered ₹50 crore.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged former Congress allies to reunite to strengthen the party against the BJP, dismissing claims of the Congress being a 'sinking ship' and appealing to Sharad Pawar to lead the reunification.
Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.
Following the rape and murder of a minor girl in Pune, a politician criticized the Maharashtra government's compensation, while the victim's father called for the death penalty for the accused. The incident has intensified demands for justice.
At the launch of Sanjay Raut's book, Arvind Kejriwal predicted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not remain in office past 2026, citing declining popularity and alleged electoral corruption.
The BJP leader's wife had dragged the Rajya Sabha member to court, accusing them of being involved in a ₹100 crore scam related to the construction of public toilets in the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation area
Sanjay Raut has voiced support for Uddhav Thackeray's son, Aaditya, amidst a second split in the Sena party within four years, alleging that six rebel MPs switched loyalties to the Eknath Shinde camp for financial and power-related motives.
Sanjay Raut has called for action against a rebel Sena-UBT MP over remarks about throwing bombs at protestors, claiming the MP also warned people not to mess with him without life insurance.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut strongly criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, calling him a 'dishonest leader' and drawing parallels to West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari for making provocative statements.
Sanjay Raut, a leader from Uddhav Thackeray's faction, has alleged that party MPs in Maharashtra are being offered up to Rs 15 crore each to defect and join the Eknath Shinde-led faction.
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express11d ago3 sources
The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a fresh rebellion as several MPs are rumored to be defecting to the Eknath Shinde camp, prompting the party to issue a whip and approach the Lok Sabha Speaker. This 'Operation Tiger' revives memories of the 2022 rebellion and could significantly boost the NDA in the Lok Sabha.
PoliticsTimes of Indiaindian-express11d ago2 sources
Rumors of a split within the Shiv Sena (UBT) party are intensifying, with claims from Sanjay Raut that MPs were offered 15 crore rupees each to switch sides. This comes as MPs are reportedly gathering in Delhi.
PoliticsTimes of Indiaindian-express15d ago2 sources
The BJP has strongly countered Sanjay Raut's 'aghori' and 'Aurangzeb' remarks directed at Prime Minister Modi, expressing frustration over his comments. Meanwhile, Pushkar Singh Dhami praised PM Modi for completing 12 years in office while criticizing previous Congress administrations.
Indian politician Sanjay Raut has accused the Mahayuti alliance of spending Rs 150 crore in a single day to secure unopposed wins in the MLC elections, crying foul over the process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky controversially ordered his military not to attack Moscow's Victory Day parade, a move that reportedly angered the Kremlin. Russia proceeded with a significantly more subdued celebration than in previous years.
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Prime Minister Modi conducted a series of rallies in West Bengal, intensifying his criticism of the ruling TMC as election preparations continued, including new voter registrations and security reviews. His addresses also drew criticism from the opposition regarding alleged Model Code of Conduct violations.
India's opposition, led by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, is mounting pressure on Prime Minister Modi, accusing him of prioritizing upcoming state elections over addressing the nation's rising inflation.
Sanjay Raut of Sena (UBT) stated that as the largest constituent of the opposition MVA, his party has the primary right to win the alliance’s quota for the lone Rajya Sabha seat.