Drugs Crisis: Raut Hits Out at BJP in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut turned up the heat on Maharashtra's BJP-led government, branding it 'Udata BJP' amid a wave of drug seizures. The MP painted a stark image: Maharashtra topping national charts for contraband busts, with hotspots in Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and more. This isn't just numbers, Raut argued – it's a symptom of failed governance. 'Drugs are rampant; the state is drowning in them,' he charged, calling for accountability from the top. On women's reservation protests, Raut called foul play. The 2023 bill, he reminded, is already enacted via ordinance. 'Why the drama now, post-delimitation hurdles?' Directing barbs at CM Shinde, Raut insisted, 'Listen to Lok Sabha debates first. And for debates, pick equals or the PM himself.' Extending his ire to national politics, Raut decried the handling of Arvind Kejriwal's case as a judicial low point. 'Supreme Court must step in; I've shown why faith is lost,' he urged. NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule, speaking in Pune, clarified the bill's stalled implementation despite passage. She highlighted Rohit Pawar's dogged campaign against injustices like those faced by Ajit Pawar. Regarding Baramati's by-election, Sule disclosed the alliance's preference for unopposed victory among NCP (SP), Congress, and Shiv Sena (UBT). Voting proceeds nonetheless, adding to the intrigue. Raut's multi-pronged assault underscores deepening rifts, promising more political showdowns ahead.