Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has sharply criticized Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. In his latest attack, Raut stated that even if Fadnavis were reborn 100 times, he would still fail to grasp what NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar is thinking.
Raut’s remarks follow Fadnavis’ claim that Sharad Pawar had shortlisted three to four names for the Chief Minister’s post ahead of the state assembly elections, excluding Uddhav Thackeray.
Responding to this, Raut asked, “Did Fadnavis know what Sharad Pawar was thinking and planning in 2019? Even if Fadnavis takes 100 births, he won’t be able to understand what goes on in Pawar’s mind.” He further challenged the state’s ruling party to hold elections if they had the courage.
BJP Accused of Political Conspiracies
Raut also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating political divisions. According to Raut, they conspired to split various political parties and even the families leading them. His statements follow Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s recent remark that society does not forgive those who betray their families.
Ajit Pawar made the statement during a rally in Gadchiroli while trying to dissuade Bhagyashree, daughter of party leader and state minister Dharmarao Baba Atram, from joining Sharad Pawar’s faction of the NCP.
Shinde and Ajit Pawar “Victimized”
Raut further alleged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar fell victim to the alleged conspiracies by Modi and Shah. He urged both Shinde and Ajit Pawar to admit they were threatened or lured into breaking away from their respective parties.
Raut emphasized that these political moves were part of a broader strategy to weaken opposition parties and consolidate power.