Tag: Sanjay Raut

  • Raut likens Pawar’s option to step down as NCP chief to Bal Thackeray’s resignation

    By PTI

    PUNE: As Sharad Pawar on Tuesday launched that he had decided to step down as a result of the NCP chief, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut generally known as him the “soul of Maharashtra politics” and likened his option to the resignation of Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

    Taking to Twitter, Raut acknowledged, “Fed up by dirty Politics and allegations, Shivsena Supremo Balasaheb Thackeray too had resigned as the Shivsena Pramukh. History seems to have repeated itself. But owing to the love of Shivsainiks he had to withdraw his decision. Like Balasaheb, Pawar Saheb too is the soul of the State’s politics.”

    Raut’s event Shiv Sena (UBT) is a constituent of the Maha Vikas Aghadi that moreover consists of NCP and the Congress.

    Springing a shock, Pawar on Tuesday acknowledged he was stepping down as a result of the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the political outfit he primarily based and helmed since 1999.

    He made the announcement on the launch of a revised mannequin of his autobiography.

    The announcement was met with protests by event workers and leaders who requested the octogenarian chief to rescind the selection NCP chief Anil Deshmukh, who was present on the meeting in Mumbai the place Pawar launched his alternative, acknowledged that the state and the nation need “Pawar saheb”.

    “There is an insistence by everybody that Pawar saheb remains as the chief of the party (NCP) and we have urged him to review his decision,” he suggested a Marathi data channel.

    A four-time Maharashtra chief minister, who served as Union Defence and Agriculture minister, Pawar was instrumental in stitching collectively an unlikely coalition of the NCP, Congress after which ideologically reverse Shiv Sena to type the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) authorities after the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

    PUNE: As Sharad Pawar on Tuesday launched that he had decided to step down as a result of the NCP chief, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut generally known as him the “soul of Maharashtra politics” and likened his option to the resignation of Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

    Taking to Twitter, Raut acknowledged, “Fed up by dirty Politics and allegations, Shivsena Supremo Balasaheb Thackeray too had resigned as the Shivsena Pramukh. History seems to have repeated itself. But owing to the love of Shivsainiks he had to withdraw his decision. Like Balasaheb, Pawar Saheb too is the soul of the State’s politics.”

    Raut’s event Shiv Sena (UBT) is a constituent of the Maha Vikas Aghadi that moreover consists of NCP and the Congress.googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Springing a shock, Pawar on Tuesday acknowledged he was stepping down as a result of the chief of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the political outfit he primarily based and helmed since 1999.

    He made the announcement on the launch of a revised mannequin of his autobiography.

    The announcement was met with protests by event workers and leaders who requested the octogenarian chief to rescind the selection NCP chief Anil Deshmukh, who was present on the meeting in Mumbai the place Pawar launched his alternative, acknowledged that the state and the nation need “Pawar saheb”.

    “There is an insistence by everybody that Pawar saheb remains as the chief of the party (NCP) and we have urged him to review his decision,” he suggested a Marathi data channel.

    A four-time Maharashtra chief minister, who served as Union Defence and Agriculture minister, Pawar was instrumental in stitching collectively an unlikely coalition of the NCP, Congress after which ideologically reverse Shiv Sena to type the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) authorities after the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

  • Ajit Pawar in a position to turning into Maha CM, says Sanjay Raut

    By PTI

    JALGAON: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday talked about Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar was in a position to turning into Maharashtra chief minister since he has enormous administrative experience, the assertion coming days after the two engaged in a verbal tussle.

    Notably, amid speculation surrounding his subsequent political switch, Ajit Pawar on Friday talked about he would “100 per cent” want to turn into the chief minister. He had moreover talked about that NCP can stake a declare to the put up of the chief minister “now also” instead of prepared for 2024.

    Raut, a key aide of Uddhav Thackeray, moreover talked about some undeserving of us had gone on to turn into CM of the state by engineering splits, an apparent reference to Eknath Shinde whose riot along with 40 MLAs in June ultimate yr launched down the Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities.

    Raut moreover talked about there isn’t any such factor as a distinction regarding the chief minister’s put up throughout the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, and Congress, and the alliance is united and sturdy. He asserted that the MVA will come once more (to vitality) in 2024 and it “will look into it (the post of chief minister).”

    “Who would not like to be chief minister? And Ajit Pawar is capable of becoming chief minister. He has been in politics for so many years now and has been a minister several times. He holds a record for having served as deputy CM the most number of times. Everyone thinks one should become CM,” Raut instructed reporters.

    ALSO READ | Why 2024, NCP can stake declare to Maharashtra CM put up now moreover: Ajit Pawar

    On November 23, 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar, had been sworn in as chief minister and deputy CM, respectively, nevertheless the authorities fell with out proving its majority on November 28. Ajit Pawar went once more to the NCP and was made deputy CM throughout the Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities led by Uddhav Thackeray.

    During an interview with a media dwelling in Pune, Ajit Pawar on Friday responded to a query on his chief ministerial ambitions by saying “Yes, I would 100 per cent like to be (CM).”

    Queried on this, Raut talked about, “He (Ajit Pawar) has not expressed this desire for the first time. So my best wishes to him.”

    These statements come amid intense speculation about Ajit Pawar’s subsequent political switch, as a result of the mercurial NCP chief cancelled just a few of his programmes not too way back, went incommunicado briefly and skipped the event’s one-day convention in Mumbai on Friday.

    While there is a buzz about his rising proximity with the ruling BJP, Ajit Pawar has talked about he’ll doubtless be with the NCP till he is alive, and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule moreover not too way back stated the earlier was not in touch with the saffron event.

    ALSO READ | Sharad Pawar tightens his grip over NCP, tells Ajit to not break it

    Sparks flew not too way back between Ajit Pawar and Raut after the latter’s weekly column in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ dealt with a gathering between NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.

    Raut, in his column, claimed Sharad Pawar had instructed Thackeray that the NCP would not at all align with the BJP, though “if anyone takes a personal decision to leave, it is their individual issue.”

    Hitting once more, Ajit Pawar, on Tuesday, educated his weapons on Raut and talked about some spokespersons of various occasions had been behaving like spokespersons of the NCP. The former deputy CM moreover talked about he would elevate this concern each time there is a meeting of the NCP.

    Raut responded by saying he listens solely to Sharad Pawar.

    JALGAON: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday talked about Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar was in a position to turning into Maharashtra chief minister since he has enormous administrative experience, the assertion coming days after the two engaged in a verbal tussle.

    Notably, amid speculation surrounding his subsequent political switch, Ajit Pawar on Friday talked about he would “100 per cent” want to turn into the chief minister. He had moreover talked about that NCP can stake a declare to the put up of the chief minister “now also” instead of prepared for 2024.

    Raut, a key aide of Uddhav Thackeray, moreover talked about some undeserving of us had gone on to turn into CM of the state by engineering splits, an apparent reference to Eknath Shinde whose riot along with 40 MLAs in June ultimate yr launched down the Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities.googletag.cmd.push(carry out() googletag.present(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Raut moreover talked about there isn’t any such factor as a distinction regarding the chief minister’s put up throughout the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP, and Congress, and the alliance is united and sturdy. He asserted that the MVA will come once more (to vitality) in 2024 and it “will look into it (the post of chief minister).”

    “Who would not like to be chief minister? And Ajit Pawar is capable of becoming chief minister. He has been in politics for so many years now and has been a minister several times. He holds a record for having served as deputy CM the most number of times. Everyone thinks one should become CM,” Raut instructed reporters.

    ALSO READ | Why 2024, NCP can stake declare to Maharashtra CM put up now moreover: Ajit Pawar

    On November 23, 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar, had been sworn in as chief minister and deputy CM, respectively, nevertheless the authorities fell with out proving its majority on November 28. Ajit Pawar went once more to the NCP and was made deputy CM throughout the Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities led by Uddhav Thackeray.

    During an interview with a media dwelling in Pune, Ajit Pawar on Friday responded to a query on his chief ministerial ambitions by saying “Yes, I would 100 per cent like to be (CM).”

    Queried on this, Raut talked about, “He (Ajit Pawar) has not expressed this desire for the first time. So my best wishes to him.”

    These statements come amid intense speculation about Ajit Pawar’s subsequent political switch, as a result of the mercurial NCP chief cancelled just a few of his programmes not too way back, went incommunicado briefly and skipped the event’s one-day convention in Mumbai on Friday.

    While there is a buzz about his rising proximity with the ruling BJP, Ajit Pawar has talked about he’ll doubtless be with the NCP till he is alive, and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule moreover not too way back stated the earlier was not in touch with the saffron event.

    ALSO READ | Sharad Pawar tightens his grip over NCP, tells Ajit to not break it

    Sparks flew not too way back between Ajit Pawar and Raut after the latter’s weekly column in Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ dealt with a gathering between NCP chief Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray.

    Raut, in his column, claimed Sharad Pawar had instructed Thackeray that the NCP would not at all align with the BJP, though “if anyone takes a personal decision to leave, it is their individual issue.”

    Hitting once more, Ajit Pawar, on Tuesday, educated his weapons on Raut and talked about some spokespersons of various occasions had been behaving like spokespersons of the NCP. The former deputy CM moreover talked about he would elevate this concern each time there is a meeting of the NCP.

    Raut responded by saying he listens solely to Sharad Pawar.

  • Rumours, speculation grip NCP | Making a Pawar degree

    Top NCP leaders deny any realignment with the BJP, nonetheless their newest strikes counsel they’re retaining their selections open in case of a political exigency

    ISSUE DATE: May 1, 2023 | UPDATED: Apr 21, 2023 18:36 IST

    In June 2022, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, who was town enchancment minister throughout the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) authorities led by his get collectively president Uddhav Thackeray, sprung a shock by strolling out with 39 totally different Sena legislators. He later grew to change into the chief minister in a coalition authorities with the BJP. Ten months later, there’s speculation whether or not or not the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is part of the MVA’s rainbow coalition, may even see one different ‘Shinde’ emerge from its ranks.

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    Arindam Mukherjee

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    Apr 21, 2023

  • Let Parliament, nation concentrate on PM Modi’s educational qualification: Sanjay Raut

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Monday mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to come ahead to tell about his educational qualification and puzzled what was the necessity to disguise it.

    The Rajya Sabha member mentioned the PM’s diploma ought to be displayed on the entrance of the Parliament constructing.

    Let the lawmakers and the nation concentrate on his academic qualification, he added.

    Raut made the feedback whereas speaking to reporters in New Delhi, three days after the Gujarat High Court put aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) asking the Gujarat University to offer info on PM Modi’s diploma to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

    Senior BJP chief and Maharashtra cabinet minister Chandrakant Patil hit again at Raut, saying he ought to observe restraint whereas talking in regards to the folks holding prime Constitutional posts just like the prime minister.

    “Some codes need to be followed in politics and social and cultural spheres while making a public comment on a person holding the highest constitutional position. The level of allegations is going down,” Patil mentioned in Pune.

    While noting that each Kejriwal and the CIC have been “absolutely casual” of their method, the courtroom had additionally noticed there was “indiscriminate misuse” of the RTI Act on this case.

    Allowing the Gujarat University’s attraction in opposition to the CIC order, Justice Biren Vaishnav additionally imposed a value of Rs 25,000 on Kejriwal.

    Raut on Monday mentioned, “Narendra Modi sold tea at a railway platform and did his MA in Entire Political Science. The degree is historic and revolutionary. Display his degree at the grand entrance of the new Parliament building built by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

    “Let the entire Parliament and the country be aware of his education. What is the mystery behind it, why would one hide it,” he mentioned.

    Responding to a query searching for his opinion on the authenticity of the PM’s diploma, Raut mentioned, “The prime minister should come forward and inform us about the degree. The degree certificate was first shown to people by (Union Home Minister) Amit Shah.”

    “Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sought details of his degree, but he was fined Rs 25,000 (by a Gujarat court),” the Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson famous.

    “If the educational degree of the country’s President, a High Court/Supreme Court judge or ours can be demanded, then why hide the educational qualification of the prime minister? I think PM Modi should come forward and give a clarification,” Raut mentioned.

    ALSO READ | Probe will reveal PM Modi’s levels to be ‘faux’: AAP 

    Raut additionally claimed that many of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have “bogus” levels.

    “It is a factory of bogus degrees, you know it. Take any name and check their degree,” he mentioned whereas responding to a question.

    Asked if the diploma matter surfaced to divert consideration in Parliament from the Adani group difficulty (over allegations levelled by Hindenburg Research), Raut mentioned, “Gautam Adani’s issue is not over. The degree issue came up after a Gujarat court imposed a fine on Kejriwal. What sort of fine and law is there when you seek the degree details of PM Modi? The issue itself is self-explanatory about what is right and wrong,” he mentioned.

    Raut additionally got here out in assist of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who has been disqualified from the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a legal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remarks.

    “Gandhi’s disqualification is illegal and the case is also bogus. I am sure that a higher court in Gujarat will do justice to Gandhi,” mentioned Raut, whose celebration is an ally of the Congress in Maharashtra.

    To a question on latest incidents of communal violence within the nation, Raut claimed, “The BJP has created a new wing just to stoke violence and riots in the country. It wants more and more such incidents before facing the general polls or postponing elections. The violence in West Bengal is BJP sponsored, with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as the target,” he added.

    Raut additionally hit out on the Eknath Shinde-led authorities in Maharashtra terming it “very weak and unpopular”.

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Monday mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi ought to come ahead to tell about his educational qualification and puzzled what was the necessity to disguise it.

    The Rajya Sabha member mentioned the PM’s diploma ought to be displayed on the entrance of the Parliament constructing.

    Let the lawmakers and the nation concentrate on his academic qualification, he added.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Raut made the feedback whereas speaking to reporters in New Delhi, three days after the Gujarat High Court put aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) asking the Gujarat University to offer info on PM Modi’s diploma to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

    Senior BJP chief and Maharashtra cabinet minister Chandrakant Patil hit again at Raut, saying he ought to observe restraint whereas talking in regards to the folks holding prime Constitutional posts just like the prime minister.

    “Some codes need to be followed in politics and social and cultural spheres while making a public comment on a person holding the highest constitutional position. The level of allegations is going down,” Patil mentioned in Pune.

    While noting that each Kejriwal and the CIC have been “absolutely casual” of their method, the courtroom had additionally noticed there was “indiscriminate misuse” of the RTI Act on this case.

    Allowing the Gujarat University’s attraction in opposition to the CIC order, Justice Biren Vaishnav additionally imposed a value of Rs 25,000 on Kejriwal.

    Raut on Monday mentioned, “Narendra Modi sold tea at a railway platform and did his MA in Entire Political Science. The degree is historic and revolutionary. Display his degree at the grand entrance of the new Parliament building built by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”

    “Let the entire Parliament and the country be aware of his education. What is the mystery behind it, why would one hide it,” he mentioned.

    Responding to a query searching for his opinion on the authenticity of the PM’s diploma, Raut mentioned, “The prime minister should come forward and inform us about the degree. The degree certificate was first shown to people by (Union Home Minister) Amit Shah.”

    “Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal sought details of his degree, but he was fined Rs 25,000 (by a Gujarat court),” the Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson famous.

    “If the educational degree of the country’s President, a High Court/Supreme Court judge or ours can be demanded, then why hide the educational qualification of the prime minister? I think PM Modi should come forward and give a clarification,” Raut mentioned.

    ALSO READ | Probe will reveal PM Modi’s levels to be ‘faux’: AAP 

    Raut additionally claimed that many of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have “bogus” levels.

    “It is a factory of bogus degrees, you know it. Take any name and check their degree,” he mentioned whereas responding to a question.

    Asked if the diploma matter surfaced to divert consideration in Parliament from the Adani group difficulty (over allegations levelled by Hindenburg Research), Raut mentioned, “Gautam Adani’s issue is not over. The degree issue came up after a Gujarat court imposed a fine on Kejriwal. What sort of fine and law is there when you seek the degree details of PM Modi? The issue itself is self-explanatory about what is right and wrong,” he mentioned.

    Raut additionally got here out in assist of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who has been disqualified from the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a legal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remarks.

    “Gandhi’s disqualification is illegal and the case is also bogus. I am sure that a higher court in Gujarat will do justice to Gandhi,” mentioned Raut, whose celebration is an ally of the Congress in Maharashtra.

    To a question on latest incidents of communal violence within the nation, Raut claimed, “The BJP has created a new wing just to stoke violence and riots in the country. It wants more and more such incidents before facing the general polls or postponing elections. The violence in West Bengal is BJP sponsored, with the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as the target,” he added.

    Raut additionally hit out on the Eknath Shinde-led authorities in Maharashtra terming it “very weak and unpopular”.

  • After Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Raut might face disqualification from Rajya Sabha 

    Express News Service

    After Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut might face disqualifications because the breach of privilege movement has handed in opposition to him in Maharashtra state legislative meeting and referred to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

    Sanjay Raut had known as the state meeting members the gang of thieves – chor mandal. The ruling celebration in Maharashtra took objections to Sanjay Raut’s assertion calling state meeting as chor mondal and demanded the privilege movement in opposition to Sanjay Raut for insulting the elected representatives and its House which has a really wealthy custom.

    Maharashtra state legislative meeting speaker Rahul Narvekar learn out the privilege committee report that beneficial actions in opposition to Sanjay Raut. Narvekar mentioned that he approves the breach of privilege movement that was filed in opposition to Sanjay Raut.

    “We had issued notice to Sanjay Raut asking for his clarifications as part of natural justice. But he sought more time and more time was given, and later he replied but it was not satisfactory therefore decided to pass the privilege motion against him. Sanjay Raut is a member of the Rajya Sabha therefore they decided to refer this passed motion to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha for further actions,” Narvekar added.

    Reacting to this growth, Sanjay Raut confirmed that there’s a conspiracy in opposition to him to disqualify him from membership within the Rajya Sabha like Rahul Gandhi, however he isn’t afraid of such actions.

    He mentioned that his remarks calling elected members as a gang of thieves are misinterpreted. “I was never meant to refer to the state assembly as a gang of thieves. But it was intended towards the 40 MLAs of Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena who snatched the Uddhav Thackeray’s father-founded party and its traditional bow and arrow symbol. They are a chor gang which are stealing from Uddhav Thackeray therefore my remark was limited to these 40 MLAs of the Shinde group only. I cannot insult the House and its elected members,” Raut clarified.

    He mentioned that he won’t lengthen an apology for the assertion that was by no means made. “If I wanted to apologize, then I would not have gone to jail also. I am the true soldier of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Balasaheb Thackeray who will never bow to such frivolous pressure and blackmailing tactics of the BJP and his allied partners in Maharashtra. I will continue to fight at any cost,” Raut mentioned. 

    After Rahul Gandhi, Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena’s Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut might face disqualifications because the breach of privilege movement has handed in opposition to him in Maharashtra state legislative meeting and referred to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Saturday.

    Sanjay Raut had known as the state meeting members the gang of thieves – chor mandal. The ruling celebration in Maharashtra took objections to Sanjay Raut’s assertion calling state meeting as chor mondal and demanded the privilege movement in opposition to Sanjay Raut for insulting the elected representatives and its House which has a really wealthy custom.

    Maharashtra state legislative meeting speaker Rahul Narvekar learn out the privilege committee report that beneficial actions in opposition to Sanjay Raut. Narvekar mentioned that he approves the breach of privilege movement that was filed in opposition to Sanjay Raut.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “We had issued notice to Sanjay Raut asking for his clarifications as part of natural justice. But he sought more time and more time was given, and later he replied but it was not satisfactory therefore decided to pass the privilege motion against him. Sanjay Raut is a member of the Rajya Sabha therefore they decided to refer this passed motion to the chairman of the Rajya Sabha for further actions,” Narvekar added.

    Reacting to this growth, Sanjay Raut confirmed that there’s a conspiracy in opposition to him to disqualify him from membership within the Rajya Sabha like Rahul Gandhi, however he isn’t afraid of such actions.

    He mentioned that his remarks calling elected members as a gang of thieves are misinterpreted. “I was never meant to refer to the state assembly as a gang of thieves. But it was intended towards the 40 MLAs of Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena who snatched the Uddhav Thackeray’s father-founded party and its traditional bow and arrow symbol. They are a chor gang which are stealing from Uddhav Thackeray therefore my remark was limited to these 40 MLAs of the Shinde group only. I cannot insult the House and its elected members,” Raut clarified.

    He mentioned that he won’t lengthen an apology for the assertion that was by no means made. “If I wanted to apologize, then I would not have gone to jail also. I am the true soldier of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Balasaheb Thackeray who will never bow to such frivolous pressure and blackmailing tactics of the BJP and his allied partners in Maharashtra. I will continue to fight at any cost,” Raut mentioned. 

  • Rijiju’s ‘anti-India gang’ remarks try to stress judiciary, threaten judges: Sanjay Raut

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks that just a few retired judges are a part of an “anti-India gang” are an try to stress the judiciary and threaten judges.

    Speaking on the India Today Conclave within the nationwide capital on Saturday, Rijiju had claimed that just a few retired judges and a few activists who’re “part of the anti-India gang” are attempting to make the Indian judiciary play the function of the opposition celebration.

    Reacting to the remarks whereas speaking to reporters right here, Raut stated, “What kind of democracy is this? Does it suit a law minister to threaten the judiciary? It is a threat to judges who refuse to bow down to the government and it’s an attempt to pressure the judiciary.”

    Criticising the federal government doesn’t suggest being towards the nation, Raut stated.

    The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP additionally stated that after Rahul Gandhi spoke in regards to the threats to democracy within the nation, there may be now a transfer to get the Congress chief suspended from the Lok Sabha.

    ALSO READ | Some retired judges a part of anti-India gang, claims Law Minister Rijiju

    To a query on the demand that Gandhi ought to apologise for his feedback, Raut stated, “Rahul Gandhi will not apologise and why should he?” “Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have in fact spoken against the country and its political leaders on foreign soil,” he charged.

    The BJP has been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his current remarks he made in London, through which he alleged that the constructions of Indian democracy are beneath assault and there’s a “full-scale assault” on the nation’s establishments.

    The remarks triggered a political slugfest, with the BJP accusing him of maligning India on international soil and looking for international interventions, and the Congress hitting again on the ruling celebration by citing earlier situations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevating inside politics overseas.

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks that just a few retired judges are a part of an “anti-India gang” are an try to stress the judiciary and threaten judges.

    Speaking on the India Today Conclave within the nationwide capital on Saturday, Rijiju had claimed that just a few retired judges and a few activists who’re “part of the anti-India gang” are attempting to make the Indian judiciary play the function of the opposition celebration.

    Reacting to the remarks whereas speaking to reporters right here, Raut stated, “What kind of democracy is this? Does it suit a law minister to threaten the judiciary? It is a threat to judges who refuse to bow down to the government and it’s an attempt to pressure the judiciary.”googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Criticising the federal government doesn’t suggest being towards the nation, Raut stated.

    The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP additionally stated that after Rahul Gandhi spoke in regards to the threats to democracy within the nation, there may be now a transfer to get the Congress chief suspended from the Lok Sabha.

    ALSO READ | Some retired judges a part of anti-India gang, claims Law Minister Rijiju

    To a query on the demand that Gandhi ought to apologise for his feedback, Raut stated, “Rahul Gandhi will not apologise and why should he?” “Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have in fact spoken against the country and its political leaders on foreign soil,” he charged.

    The BJP has been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his current remarks he made in London, through which he alleged that the constructions of Indian democracy are beneath assault and there’s a “full-scale assault” on the nation’s establishments.

    The remarks triggered a political slugfest, with the BJP accusing him of maligning India on international soil and looking for international interventions, and the Congress hitting again on the ruling celebration by citing earlier situations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevating inside politics overseas.

  • Raut alleges Rs 2,000 crore deal to ‘buy’ Shiv Sena title, image; Shinde camp, BJP dismiss declare

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed a “deal of Rs 2000 crore” has taken place up to now to “purchase” the Shiv Sena get together title and its ‘bow and arrow’ image, two days after the Election Commission allotted them to the group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

    Legislator Sada Sarvankar from the camp led by Shinde dismissed the declare and requested, “Is Sanjay Raut a cashier?” Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sudhir Mungantiwar additionally hit again at Raut saying such baseless feedback had been an try and malign unbiased establishments just like the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India.

    Raut in a tweet claimed the Rs 2,000 crore was a preliminary determine, and that this was 100 per cent true.

    He additionally informed reporters {that a} builder near the ruling dispensation shared this data with him.

    The Rajya Sabha member mentioned his declare was backed by proof which he would disclose quickly.

    The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the actual Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the ‘bow and arrow’ ballot image to it.

    In a 78-page order on the protracted battle for management of the organisation, the EC allowed the Uddhav Thackeray faction to maintain the “flaming torch” ballot image allotted to it until the completion of the Assembly bypolls within the state.

    ALSO READ | Uddhav must rebuild his get together on anti-BJP plank

    Raut on Sunday mentioned Rs 2,000 crore isn’t a small quantity to “purchase” the title Shiv Sena.

    “The EC’s decision is a deal,” he alleged.

    “I have reliable information that there has been a deal of Rs 2000 crore to get the Shiv Sena name and its symbol. This is a preliminary figure and is 100 per cent true. Many things will be revealed shortly. Never before this has happened in the country’s history,” Raut tweeted.

    However, BJP chief Mungantiwar mentioned such feedback had been an try and malign unbiased establishments just like the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India.

    People will educate a lesson to those that make such feedback which disrespect democracy, he mentioned.

    ”Hope higher sense prevails,” he added.

    Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar claimed individuals making such feedback have “either lost senses or gone mad.”

    Meanwhile, to a query on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assault on former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray with “licking soles of those with opposite ideology” jibe, Raut requested, “What is the present chief minister licking? Maharashtra doesn’t give importance to what Shah says. The current chief minister has no right to take Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s name.”

    मुझे यकीन है…
    चुनाव चिन्ह और नाम हासिल करने के लिए अब तक 2000 करोड़ के सौदे और लेन-देन हो चुके हैं…
    यह प्रारंभिक आंकड़ा है और 100 फीसदी सच है..
    जल्द ही कई बातों का खुलासा होगा.. देश के इतिहास में ऐसा कभी नहीं हुआ था.@ECISVEEP @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/qokcT3LkBC

    — Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) February 19, 2023

    Shah on Saturday mentioned those that selected to “lick the soles” of individuals with reverse ideologies have discovered which aspect reality was on after the EC declared the faction headed by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as the actual Shiv Sena and gave it the ‘bow and arrow’ image.

    Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Shah additionally reiterated there was no settlement on sharing the chief minister’s publish within the run-up to the 2019 Assembly polls.

    The Shiv Sena broke its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the outcomes of the 2019 Assembly polls had been declared, claiming the latter had reneged on a promise to share the CM’s publish with it.

    Uddhav Thackeray subsequently teamed up with the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress to steer the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), until it fell in June final yr after Shinde rebelled.

    WEB SCRAWL | Shiv Sena in Shinde’s pocket, Uddhav left empty-handed

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed a “deal of Rs 2000 crore” has taken place up to now to “purchase” the Shiv Sena get together title and its ‘bow and arrow’ image, two days after the Election Commission allotted them to the group led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

    Legislator Sada Sarvankar from the camp led by Shinde dismissed the declare and requested, “Is Sanjay Raut a cashier?” Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sudhir Mungantiwar additionally hit again at Raut saying such baseless feedback had been an try and malign unbiased establishments just like the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India.

    Raut in a tweet claimed the Rs 2,000 crore was a preliminary determine, and that this was 100 per cent true.

    He additionally informed reporters {that a} builder near the ruling dispensation shared this data with him.

    The Rajya Sabha member mentioned his declare was backed by proof which he would disclose quickly.

    The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the actual Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the ‘bow and arrow’ ballot image to it.

    In a 78-page order on the protracted battle for management of the organisation, the EC allowed the Uddhav Thackeray faction to maintain the “flaming torch” ballot image allotted to it until the completion of the Assembly bypolls within the state.

    ALSO READ | Uddhav must rebuild his get together on anti-BJP plank

    Raut on Sunday mentioned Rs 2,000 crore isn’t a small quantity to “purchase” the title Shiv Sena.

    “The EC’s decision is a deal,” he alleged.

    “I have reliable information that there has been a deal of Rs 2000 crore to get the Shiv Sena name and its symbol. This is a preliminary figure and is 100 per cent true. Many things will be revealed shortly. Never before this has happened in the country’s history,” Raut tweeted.

    However, BJP chief Mungantiwar mentioned such feedback had been an try and malign unbiased establishments just like the Supreme Court and the Election Commission of India.

    People will educate a lesson to those that make such feedback which disrespect democracy, he mentioned.

    ”Hope higher sense prevails,” he added.

    Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar claimed individuals making such feedback have “either lost senses or gone mad.”

    Meanwhile, to a query on Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assault on former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray with “licking soles of those with opposite ideology” jibe, Raut requested, “What is the present chief minister licking? Maharashtra doesn’t give importance to what Shah says. The current chief minister has no right to take Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s name.”

    मुझे यकीन है…
    चुनाव चिन्ह और नाम हासिल करने के लिए अब तक 2000 करोड़ के सौदे और लेन-देन हो चुके हैं…
    यह प्रारंभिक आंकड़ा है और 100 फीसदी सच है..
    जल्द ही कई बातों का खुलासा होगा.. देश के इतिहास में ऐसा कभी नहीं हुआ था.@ECISVEEP @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/qokcT3LkBC
    — Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) February 19, 2023
    Shah on Saturday mentioned those that selected to “lick the soles” of individuals with reverse ideologies have discovered which aspect reality was on after the EC declared the faction headed by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as the actual Shiv Sena and gave it the ‘bow and arrow’ image.

    Without naming Uddhav Thackeray, Shah additionally reiterated there was no settlement on sharing the chief minister’s publish within the run-up to the 2019 Assembly polls.

    The Shiv Sena broke its alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party after the outcomes of the 2019 Assembly polls had been declared, claiming the latter had reneged on a promise to share the CM’s publish with it.

    Uddhav Thackeray subsequently teamed up with the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress to steer the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), until it fell in June final yr after Shinde rebelled.

    WEB SCRAWL | Shiv Sena in Shinde’s pocket, Uddhav left empty-handed

  • EC’s resolution an act of ‘political violence’ aimed toward ending off Shiv Sena out of concern, revenge: Raut 

    By PTI

    MUMBAI:  Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Saturday slammed the Election Commission (EC) for its transfer to recognise the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the actual Shiv Sena, and termed its resolution as a type of political violence aimed toward ending off the occasion.

    He additionally mentioned that every one political events have to ask the ballot watchdog the definition of a political occasion.

    In an enormous blow to Thackeray, the EC on Friday allotted the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by CM Shinde.

    This is for the primary time that the Thackeray household has misplaced management of the occasion that was based in 1966 by Bal Thackeray on the rules of justice for the sons of the soil.

    “The EC order is a form of political violence to finish off the Shiv Sena and it is an act done out of fear and revenge,” Raut alleged whereas speaking to reporters at Kankavli in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district.

    There is a celebration that’s greater than 50 years previous and a few of whose MLAs and MPs defected beneath stress, he mentioned whereas referring to Shiv Sena.

    The Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief additionally described the EC’s resolution as a violation of regulation, Constitution and other people’s will.

    He dared the federal government to name for recent elections and search a mandate from the individuals to see the Shiv Sena belong to whom.

    “The party and people are with Uddhav Thackeray and the legal battle will continue,” Raut mentioned.

    Shinde had rebelled towards Thackeray’s management in June final yr and fashioned a authorities in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

    MUMBAI:  Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Saturday slammed the Election Commission (EC) for its transfer to recognise the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the actual Shiv Sena, and termed its resolution as a type of political violence aimed toward ending off the occasion.

    He additionally mentioned that every one political events have to ask the ballot watchdog the definition of a political occasion.

    In an enormous blow to Thackeray, the EC on Friday allotted the title ‘Shiv Sena’ and its ballot image ‘bow and arrow’ to the group led by CM Shinde.

    This is for the primary time that the Thackeray household has misplaced management of the occasion that was based in 1966 by Bal Thackeray on the rules of justice for the sons of the soil.

    “The EC order is a form of political violence to finish off the Shiv Sena and it is an act done out of fear and revenge,” Raut alleged whereas speaking to reporters at Kankavli in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district.

    There is a celebration that’s greater than 50 years previous and a few of whose MLAs and MPs defected beneath stress, he mentioned whereas referring to Shiv Sena.

    The Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief additionally described the EC’s resolution as a violation of regulation, Constitution and other people’s will.

    He dared the federal government to name for recent elections and search a mandate from the individuals to see the Shiv Sena belong to whom.

    “The party and people are with Uddhav Thackeray and the legal battle will continue,” Raut mentioned.

    Shinde had rebelled towards Thackeray’s management in June final yr and fashioned a authorities in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

  • Raut says Uddhav-led group is ‘actual Shiv Sena’; rejects Kesarkar’s suggestion for introspection

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Monday asserted the group led by Uddhav Thackeray is the “real Shiv Sena” and rejected a suggestion from a frontrunner of the Eknath Shinde-headed camp for an introspection by Thackeray for the unification of the 2 rival occasion factions.

    Talking to reporters, Rajya Sabha member Raut mentioned there is no such thing as a want for an introspection and such a suggestion reveals the frustration of the rival group.

    Shinde led a revolt in opposition to the Sena management in June final yr following which the occasion cut up and the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities collapsed.

    Shinde later turned the chief minister with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) assist.

    Deepak Kesarkar, spokesperson of the Shinde-led Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, on Sunday mentioned Thackeray ought to introspect which might result in the unification of two teams.

    Raut, a key affiliate of Thackeray, on Monday mentioned, “His (Kesarkar’s) suggestion stems from frustration. The people of the state have decided that traitors should not be sent to the Vidhan Sabha or the Lok Sabha. The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray is the real Shiv Sena. If traitors are asking us to introspect, then it is difficult. There is no need for introspect. The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray is growing like it was growing before,” he mentioned.

    Raut claimed there have been teams inside the Shinde camp that had been at odds with one another.

    “This (Shinde-led) government will not last. Half of the MLAs will join the BJP and that’s their aim because the Shiv Sena will not accept them and they don’t have another option,” he claimed.

    Raut additional claimed that 16 MLAs (of the Shinde faction), whose disqualification plea is earlier than the Supreme Court, will likely be disqualified as a result of the Thackeray faction’s case is legally robust.

    MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Monday asserted the group led by Uddhav Thackeray is the “real Shiv Sena” and rejected a suggestion from a frontrunner of the Eknath Shinde-headed camp for an introspection by Thackeray for the unification of the 2 rival occasion factions.

    Talking to reporters, Rajya Sabha member Raut mentioned there is no such thing as a want for an introspection and such a suggestion reveals the frustration of the rival group.

    Shinde led a revolt in opposition to the Sena management in June final yr following which the occasion cut up and the Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities collapsed.

    Shinde later turned the chief minister with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) assist.

    Deepak Kesarkar, spokesperson of the Shinde-led Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, on Sunday mentioned Thackeray ought to introspect which might result in the unification of two teams.

    Raut, a key affiliate of Thackeray, on Monday mentioned, “His (Kesarkar’s) suggestion stems from frustration. The people of the state have decided that traitors should not be sent to the Vidhan Sabha or the Lok Sabha. The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray is the real Shiv Sena. If traitors are asking us to introspect, then it is difficult. There is no need for introspect. The Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray is growing like it was growing before,” he mentioned.

    Raut claimed there have been teams inside the Shinde camp that had been at odds with one another.

    “This (Shinde-led) government will not last. Half of the MLAs will join the BJP and that’s their aim because the Shiv Sena will not accept them and they don’t have another option,” he claimed.

    Raut additional claimed that 16 MLAs (of the Shinde faction), whose disqualification plea is earlier than the Supreme Court, will likely be disqualified as a result of the Thackeray faction’s case is legally robust.

  • Raut backs Yatra, Rahul as chief of united Opposition

    Express News Service

    MUMBAI: As Opposition events are but to get united for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Sanjay Raut threw his weight behind Congress chief Rahul Gandhi by heaping praises on Bharat Jodo Yatra and evolving management of Rahul Gandhi in his weekly column Rokthok in Shiv Sena’s occasion’s mouthpiece Saamana on Sunday.

    Sanjay Raut in his column mentioned that when India is gripped by the narrow-minded ruling folks, Rahul Gandhi by means of his Bharat Jodi Yatra, up to now travelled 2,800 kilometres from Kanyakumari to Delhi. He mentioned Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra will finish in Kashmir.

    He mentioned the T-shirt of Rahul Gandhi’s discuss of the city. “In low temperatures, Rahul Gandhi is seen wearing only a T-shirt and journalists also ask about the reason behind it,” Rahul Gandhi in his reply mentioned that relatively than asking him, journalists and the ruling occasion ought to ask the farmer and labour who’re working in a chilly ambiance with none correct woollen cloths.

    He mentioned that the Yatra has introduced a brand new shine to the management of Rahul Gandhi’s management. “The ruling party rather than praising the Yatra and the effort taken by Rahul Gandhi, want to stop the Yatra for some or other reasons. We got the new avatar of Rahul Gandhi at the end of this year. This is the real gift to the nation. If this aura around Rahul Gandhi continues in 2023, then change in 2024 is definite,” mentioned Sanjay Raut.

    The reward of Rahul Gandhi by Sanjay Raut added to the speculations that Rahul Gandhi can lead the Opposition and would be the subsequent Prime Minister candidate of the united opposition as properly.

    MUMBAI: As Opposition events are but to get united for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Sanjay Raut threw his weight behind Congress chief Rahul Gandhi by heaping praises on Bharat Jodo Yatra and evolving management of Rahul Gandhi in his weekly column Rokthok in Shiv Sena’s occasion’s mouthpiece Saamana on Sunday.

    Sanjay Raut in his column mentioned that when India is gripped by the narrow-minded ruling folks, Rahul Gandhi by means of his Bharat Jodi Yatra, up to now travelled 2,800 kilometres from Kanyakumari to Delhi. He mentioned Rahul Gandhi’s Yatra will finish in Kashmir.

    He mentioned the T-shirt of Rahul Gandhi’s discuss of the city. “In low temperatures, Rahul Gandhi is seen wearing only a T-shirt and journalists also ask about the reason behind it,” Rahul Gandhi in his reply mentioned that relatively than asking him, journalists and the ruling occasion ought to ask the farmer and labour who’re working in a chilly ambiance with none correct woollen cloths.

    He mentioned that the Yatra has introduced a brand new shine to the management of Rahul Gandhi’s management. “The ruling party rather than praising the Yatra and the effort taken by Rahul Gandhi, want to stop the Yatra for some or other reasons. We got the new avatar of Rahul Gandhi at the end of this year. This is the real gift to the nation. If this aura around Rahul Gandhi continues in 2023, then change in 2024 is definite,” mentioned Sanjay Raut.

    The reward of Rahul Gandhi by Sanjay Raut added to the speculations that Rahul Gandhi can lead the Opposition and would be the subsequent Prime Minister candidate of the united opposition as properly.