SANJAY RAUT ON SHINDE
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Third eye: Smoking out the plot, difficult to fathom, and bamboo business
He began by saying that in his childhood he wanted to be like Dhirubhai Ambani but was "very mischievous" and used to "steal money to smoke beedis till he collapsed" and all that was when he was in the "fourth standard". Shivtare's speech has raised a lot of eyebrows and it joins a long list of gaffes by Shiv Sena leaders.
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'Shinde Elon Musk ka Baap hai Kya?', Sanjay Raut on Maharashtra CM's remark on EVMs
Mumbai: Amid the EVMs controversy, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on June 16 said that it is the opposition’s strategy and doesn’t hold any credibility. Replying to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s remark, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asked Who is Shinde? Is he t...
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Ravindra Waikar should be stopped from taking oath as LS member: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut called for Shiv Sena leader Ravindra Waikar to be prevented from taking oath as Lok Sabha member due to suspicion surrounding his victory by a thin margin of 48 votes. A case is registered against Waikar's brother-in-law for allegedly using a mobile phone at a counting centre. Raut raised concerns about potential tampering and urged for investigation before Waikar assumes office.
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Anna Hazare must raise voice against scams in Maharashtra, country: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for anti-graft activist Anna Hazare to expose nationwide scams, particularly the electoral bonds issue. Raut referenced reports of Hazare challenging the closure report on the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank scandal involving Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. He urged Hazare to protest against corruption at the Ramlila Maidan and criticized the alleged misuse of funds by central agencies benefiting the BJP.
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Defamation case: Uddhav Thackeray, Sanjay Raut seek quashing of summons issued against them by magistrate
Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut have approached a special court here seeking to set aside the summons issued against them by a magistrate in a defamation case filed by rival Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale. The move comes months after the magistrate rejected their discharge application, citing that after the order to issue process in summary cases, the CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code) does not provide a specific provision for discharging the accused.
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Naidu and Nitish are 'dissatisfied souls' after portfolio allocation, claims Sanjay Raut
Raut suggested that if RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat believed the NDA government at the Centre was not beneficial for the country, he should withdraw his support. He stated, "There are two 'atrupta aatmas' (dissatisfied souls) in the Centre -- Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu. You (BJP) should satisfy these two atrupta aatma." He implied that the way portfolios were distributed has left many, particularly NDA allies, dissatisfied.
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Opposition alliance takes potshots at Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar over ministerial berths
On Monday, leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi opposition alliance criticized Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for their limited representation in PM Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Prataprao Jadhav from Shinde's Shiv Sena was sworn in as MoS with independent charge, while Ajit Pawar's NCP declined an MoS berth, demanding a cabinet post instead.
Two UBT Lok Sabha MPs in touch with Eknath Shinde, says Shiv Sena leader
"The two Lok Sabha members were unhappy with the manner in which Uddhav Thackeray sought votes from a particular community, who came in busloads," Mhaske, the newly elected Lok Sabha member from Thane, said. Mhaske said while two Lok Sabha member from Thackeray camp were in touch, four more would join them and support Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.
Raut calls Fadnavis 'villain' of Maharashtra politics; says he indulged in political vendetta
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticized Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, labeling him the "villain" of state politics, alleging he destroyed families and engaged in political vendettas. Raut warned against Modi's potential third term, suggesting RSS could send him home. He asserted BJP's decline in Maharashtra and predicted a fragile next government.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde issues notice to Sanjay Raut over 'defamatory' article
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has sent a notice to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut regarding a "defamatory" article alleging that Shinde attempted to sabotage NCP candidates in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The notice, dated May 28, accuses Raut of making false claims in his column in the Shiv Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' on May 26. It asserts that Raut's statements were defamatory and aimed at misleading the public.
Sanjay Raut claims Fadnavis, Amit Shah worked against Nitin Gadkari in LS polls; draws flak from BJP, Congress leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis worked for Nitin Gadkari's defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. Raut alleged that Fadnavis had unwillingly campaigned for Gadkari when he realized he couldn't be defeated. The Uttar Pradesh chief minister will be replaced if the Modi-Shah government returns to power after the elections.
Poll officials check Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's luggage in Nashik
Poll officials in Nashik checked Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's luggage at a helipad after allegations of carrying cash in a helicopter. The officials did not find anything suspicious. Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut had accused Shinde of carrying cash, prompting a response from Shinde. Security was heightened during Sena (UBT) rally in Nashik ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Feel pity for Smriti Irani as she will now lose to Rahul Gandhi's PA in Amethi: Sanjay Raut
UBT Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized BJP's Smriti Irani, expressing "pity" for her facing Rahul Gandhi's personal assistant in Amethi. Raut defended Congress' choice, KL Sharma, as a loyal worker. He argued that previous close associates of the Gandhi family have contested from Amethi and praised Sharma as a grassroots worker. Raut also emphasized the importance of high voter turnout and distanced Shiv Sena from recent political joinings.
Funds collected by charity body of Maharashtra CM's son possibly misused for political gains: Sanjay Raut
Shrikant Shinde is a sitting MP from Kalyan in Thane district and seeking another term in Lok Sabha in the upcoming elections. "Shrikant Shinde had published several advertisements in newspapers in the past about the social works of his foundation. However, when a lawyer, Nitin Satpute, sought details of the foundation's donations and expenditures from the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner a month back, the office did not share the information," Raut claimed.
Denied LS poll ticket, BJP's Jalgaon MP meets Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut; move triggers speculation
The BJP is fighting the Lok Sabha elections, to be held in five phases between April 19 and May 20, as part of the 'Mahayuti' (grand alliance) with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar as its two other constituents.
MVA still interested in holding seat-sharing talks with Prakash Ambedkar-led VBA: Raut
Prakash Ambedkar was in talks with the MVA, comprising the Congress, the Nationalist Congress (Sharadchandra Pawar) and the Shiv Sena (UBT), for the Lok Sabha polls but recently announced candidates for 20 out of 48 seats.
Maharashtra Lok Sabha elections: Shiv Sena (UBT) releases list of 17 candidates for upcoming polls
The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena unveiled its candidate list for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. Anil Desai will vie for the Mumbai South Central seat. The party aims to contest from key constituencies in Maharashtra, a state contributing 48 seats to the Parliament. Meanwhile, NCP is yet to announce its contenders.
Now, Sanjay Raut tweets pic of CM Shinde with 'gangster'; says state becoming 'gundagiri' joint
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut accuses Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of promoting mobsters. Opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticizes the government for allowing a mobster to roam freely in the state secretariat. Raut seeks clarification from Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis. Hemant Dabhekar, a man facing murder charges, is seen greeting Shrikant Shinde in a photo posted by Raut. Yuva Sena functionary Aniket Jawalkar is removed from his position as the western Maharashtra observer.
Sanjay Raut tweets pic of CM Shinde's son with man accused in murder case
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut posted a photograph showing Shrikant Shinde, son of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, being greeted by a man facing murder charges. The man, Hemant Dabhekar, is out on bail and is accused in the murder of Kishor Marne, a member of the Marne gang. Raut shared the photograph on social media, questioning the power of goons in Maharashtra and calling out the ruling party.
Eknath Shinde should resign: Sanjay Raut on Ulhasnagar firing incident
"Ganpat Gaikwad is an MLA from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has been the MLA for the last three times. The question is not on welfare but on the capability of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The firing incident took place in the hometown of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the MLA openly says that Shinde forced him to shoot. The Chief Minister should resign,"on Saturday.
Don't steal, have guts to form your own party, Raut tells CM Shinde, Ajit Pawar
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused Maharashtra CM Shinde and Ajit Pawar of causing a split in the Shiv Sena and NCP and of "stealing parties". Shinde has been accusing Thackeray of abandoning Hindutva to join hands with the Congress and NCP to become chief minister in 2019.
Shinde-led camp real Shiv Sena, declares Maharashtra speaker
The Speaker, however, also dismissed the Shinde faction's attempt to disqualify the 14 MLAs of the UBT faction for not obeying its whip, saying there was no evidence to show that the Shinde faction had served notices to the UBT MLAs. "Though the petition (by Shinde tried to show that the whip was served on respondent (UBT MLAs), the petitioner has failed to prove that the whip was served. There are major inconsistencies in the cross examination of Bharag Gogawale (chief whip of Shinde faction)... Thus the disqualification of UBT members also cannot be accepted," he said.
"They have lost ground", Eknath Shinde counters "match fixing" allegations ahead of the verdict on Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case
Responding to the serious allegations of "match fixing", raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) faction leader Sanjay Raut ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the decision to be announced later in the day by Assembly Speaker will have to be made on merit.
"They have lost ground", CM Eknath Shinde counters "match fixing" allegations ahead of the verdict on Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case
Responding to the serious allegations of "match fixing", raised by Shiv Sena (UBT) faction leader Sanjay Raut ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that the decision to be announced later in the day by Assembly Speaker will have to be made on merit.
Opposition to Shinde Sena at Bal Thackeray memorial a trailer, it shows what lies ahead: Sanjay Raut
Raut also dubbed CM Shinde as 'Vibhishan' as he betrayed his brother and demon king Ravan to join hands with Lord Ram. "Everyone can come to Balasaheb's 'Smriti Sthal' (memorial). But we will never accept those who indulged in drama as Shiv Sainiks. They don't have any faith in Balasaheb," Raut added.
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