SHIV SENA LEADER SANJAY RAUT
BJP looking at past, must focus on future: Sanjay Raut on 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for dwelling on the past 50 years after the Emergency instead of focusing on the future. This came as a response to the Centre's decision to observe June 25 as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas. He linked the current situation to the Emergency era under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, citing abuse of power, jailing of opponents, rising corruption, and China's incursion.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee would have also imposed Emergency: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday defended the Emergency imposed by the Congress party in 1975, asserting that if Atal Bihari Vajpayee had been the Prime Minister in a similar situation, he would have also imposed the Emergency. He added that Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) openly supported the Emergency.
Share number of soldiers killed in J&K in last 10 years: Sanjay Raut to govt
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut demanded post-2019 Article 370 abrogation casualty figures for Jammu and Kashmir security forces. Addressing Rajya Sabha, he questioned Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Defence Minister after a Kathua terrorist ambush killed five, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, during a patrolling party.
Cricket influence on Maharashtra Assembly
India's recent T20 World Cup win has influenced talks in Maharashtra's politics. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that people can't forget the 'wicket' Sena rebels took two years ago just like Suryakumar Yadav's catch. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that all three stumps of Maha Yuti, Shinde, deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis (BJP) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), would be clean bowled.
"Now clean chit is left to be given to Dawood," says Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut
Waikar, his wife, and four close associates were implicated in a case registered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The case involved the construction of a star hotel in Jogeshwari, located in Mumbai's western suburbs, allegedly involving manipulation of land use conditions.
Former MNS leader Vasant More joins Shiv Sena (UBT)
In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Pune, More garnered just 32,012 votes and lost his deposit. The seat was won by BJP's Murlidhar Mohol, who was later made a Union minister. More's entry into the Shiv Sena (UBT) is likely to boost its prospects in Pune, which is the state's second largest city.
"We do not align with fake Hindutva portrayed by BJP": Sanjay Raut backs Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Parliament
Falling in line with Rahul Gandhi's remarks, the Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further added that the former said in the Parliament that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term. "He did not say anything wrong about the Hindus. Those who consider themselves Hindus should hear again that Rahul Gandhiji had said that 'Hindutva' is a much wider term and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won't understand this", he said.
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.
Seat-sharing talks for Maharashtra polls yet to begin in MVA; all are equal stakeholders: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that seat-sharing discussions among the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls have not started yet. Raut emphasized that all parties within the MVA, including NCP (SP) and Congress, are equal stakeholders. He noted that despite the NCP (SP) having the highest strike rate in the Lok Sabha polls, the Shiv Sena (UBT) was heavily targeted by the opposition, which impacted its performance. Raut reassured that there will be ample seats for all parties to contest comfortably.
No talks between Chhagan Bhujbal, Sena (UBT) about him joining our party: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut dismissed reports of talks with Chhagan Bhujbal, a former NCP leader, regarding a possible switch. He said that there was no dialogue between the two parties and did not expect it either. Bhujbal, former Shiv Sena member, has had a long political journey since then, including stints with Congress and NCP. Reports suggest his discontent with being denied election opportunities within NCP.
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.
NDA government at Centre is not stable, can fall anytime, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized the stability of the NDA government at the centre and mentioned Chandrababu Naidu's interest in the Lok Sabha Speaker post.
INDIA bloc will try to ensure support for TDP if it contests LS speaker's post: Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday stated that all partners of the opposition INDIA bloc will aim to support the ruling ally Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it nominates a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election. Asked about recent statements made by some Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders on the BJP after the Lok Sabha polls, Raut said it is good if the RSS wants to correct "mistakes" of the past.
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.
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.
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.
'Some people give votes, some give slaps', says Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut after CISF constable slaps Kangana Ranaut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleges that the CISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut at Chandigarh Airport was provoked by the actress' comments during farmers' protests. Raut appeals for respect towards both Kangana and the farmers, emphasizing that while an MP should not be attacked, the sentiments of the protesting farmers should also be respected.
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.
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