Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that dissident Lok Sabha MPs were given Rs 10 crore each and moved to Rajasthan. He claimed they were offered Rs 50 crore to switch sides and demanded their police security be withdrawn. Raut also threatened "Operation Tudwa" against "traitors" who betrayed the party.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut used cuss words against rebel MPs who skipped a key parliamentary meet, calling them "traitors" and "frauds." The sparse attendance of Lok Sabha MPs fuels speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut warned of action against MPs missing a parliamentary meeting, as a whip was issued. Eknath Shinde's faction reportedly moved five of six defecting MPs out of Delhi to prevent attendance. Only three Lok Sabha MPs from UBT attended the meeting.
Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut used profanity at a press conference to describe party defectors, defending his language as common in Maharashtra and citing its use in media. He also alleged defectors were offered Rs 50 crore and favorable court verdicts.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his controversial remarks against suspected rebel MPs, stating they are common Marathi usage and not abusive in Maharashtra's cultural context. He questioned criticism, arguing wrongdoing should be punished, and vowed to resist attempts to weaken the party.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims MPs are being poached for Rs 50 crore, with Rs 15 crore as an advance, amid speculation of a party split. He challenged defectors to resign and seek a fresh mandate, questioning democracy's health.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged that two MPs were flown to Delhi from Nanded on a chartered plane as part of "Operation Tiger" to engineer a party split, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleged two MPs were flown to Delhi on a chartered plane from Nanded, calling it an attempt to evade scrutiny amidst reports of a party split. He questioned the MPs' motives and stated that public and party members would hold those responsible accountable.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut's remarks hint at party splits, while political circles suggest the government may reintroduce the women's quota bill in the monsoon session. This move, potentially supported by defecting MPs and allies like DMK, aims to increase NDA numbers, despite concerns from southern states regarding delimitation.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has called a meeting of all MLAs and MLCs on June 22 amidst speculation that some MPs may defect to Eknath Shinde's faction. Shinde faction claims "Operation Tiger" is in final stages, while Thackeray faction dismisses these as BJP's attempts to break parties.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut called for parties that split from Congress to reunite, emphasizing the need to strengthen the party to counter the BJP. He urged NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar to lead this initiative, criticizing the BJP's historical contributions and accusing Union Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to break opposition parties.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla strongly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and calling him 'aghori'. Poonawalla stated Raut's remarks insult Modi and Gujarat, reflecting opposition frustration and political desperation.
Senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut drew a sharp comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, stating that the same land that produced Aurangzeb also produced Modi. Raut's remarks come amid speculation about Shiv Sena (UBT)'s future within the opposition and potential defections to the NDA.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Donald Trump's congratulations to PM Modi on the West Bengal election results, calling them premature and misplaced. Raut asserted that state elections are an internal matter and alleged the polls were conducted amid fear and systemic pressure, questioning the Election Commission's impartiality.
