Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sanjay Raut has sparked a fresh political row by attributing BJP’s resounding success in Maharashtra’s local body elections to ‘Jaychands’—alleged betrayers in opposition folds. The results, declared recently, mark a significant boost for the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
From Pune to Nagpur, BJP and allies captured a lion’s share of seats in gram panchayats and nagar panchayats. Raut, during a public rally, lamented that disunity and betrayals undermined the MVA’s prospects. ‘BJP didn’t win; our Jaychands gifted them the polls,’ he asserted passionately.
He detailed grievances, pointing to last-minute candidate withdrawals and lukewarm support from allies as evidence of foul play. Raut warned that such elements would face exposure, urging party workers to remain vigilant against infiltrators.
BJP’s Shaina NC wasted no time in countering. ‘Sanjay Raut’s betrayal bogey is his favorite excuse for electoral flops. Voters trust BJP’s vision,’ she posted on social media, followed by media bytes slamming Sena’s internal chaos.
The wins enhance BJP’s control over local development funds, streamlining projects like Smart City initiatives. Political pundits view Raut’s outburst as a bid to consolidate his faction’s support amid Shinde Sena’s rise.
As Maharashtra’s political landscape shifts, this spat highlights opposition vulnerabilities. With assembly elections looming, Raut’s aggressive posturing could either galvanize or fragment the anti-BJP front. Shaina NC’s sharp response keeps the momentum with the victors.