Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, terming Fadnavis’ push to relieve him of ministerial duties as a “stunt” and blaming him for the BJP’s appalling performance in Maharashtra.
Talking about Devendra Fadnavis’ request for resignation, Raut said, “This is all a very common trick in politics. Even PM Modi does drama, sometimes he laughs and at other times he is sad. Fadnavis is his student and he does the same”. drama.”
According to ANI reports, Sanjay Raut blamed Devendra Fadnavis for the BJP’s massive defeat in Maharashtra. Talking about it, he said, “Devendra Fadnavis is the villain of Maharashtra politics and the public of the state has denied the leadership of him. He is responsible for leading the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the state “
He added, “Maharashtra has always been the state that advocates clean and diplomatic politics, but Fadnavis brought cheap tactics and a culture of deceit, which is the reason behind his defeat.”
Further expressing his feelings on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, he said, “I have a strong feeling that some people are trying to sideline Yogi Ji. We have always respected Baba Ji, but it is a matter of his party.” “.
Responding to questions about whether RSS was looking to replace Nitin Gadkari with Ranjath Singh, Raut repeated, “Wait and see! I won’t say the film is not finished yet, but I will say it has just been finished.” started and there are many things that will happen.
Also, when asked about the chances of RSS supporting the future NDA government, Raut stated, “I don’t think RSS will support the Modi-Shah government as they have been sidelining RSS since his government.”
When asked if he would now be part of the opposition, Raut said, “This time the public has ordered us to remove Modi Ji from the post of prime minister and establish the INDIA alliance government. We will take necessary action in this matter when we do. let’s achieve.” “The right time has come.”
“Modi Ji’s government will not be restored and somehow if that happens, it will not last for long,” he added.
In Maharashtra, the INDIA alliance has bagged 30 important seats, while the BJP-led NDA alliance has bagged only 17 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
As per ANI reports, he further stated that the INDIA alliance can also form the government at the center when the right time comes. According to the agency, he also presented his opinion on the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance’s seat sharing agreement in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra.
“Don’t you think Shiv Sena (UBT) has played an important role in increasing Congress votes? Not just Congress but also Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP),” Raut said addressing reporters on the INDIAN alliance. and the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance.
“The increase in vote share of Congress and NCP (SP) was only possible due to the efforts of Shiv Sena (UBT) and Uddhav Thackeray. Would anyone have got seats if Shiv Sena (UBT) and Uddhav Thackeray had not prepared and actively prepared? Did you campaign on the state?”
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Supriya Sule of NCP’s Sharad Pawar faction emerged victorious from Baramati with a margin of 1,58,333 votes by defeating Sunetra Pawar of NCP’s Ajit Pawar faction. Baramati is considered the stronghold of the Pawar family.
“There will be no dissonance in Maha Vikas Aghadi in terms of seat sharing in the upcoming assembly elections and together we will work hard to defeat Modi,” he added.
Regarding Rahul Gandhi’s potential to become Prime Minister, the Shiv Sena UBT leader commented: “If Rahul Gandhi is willing to accept the leadership, why would we oppose it? He has proven himself to be a national leader on multiple occasions. He is one of the popular leaders. We all love him and he continued: “There are no objections or differences in the alliance.”
The recount for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections took place on Tuesday. The BJP won 240 seats, much less than its tally of 303 in 2019, according to the Election Commission of India.
The Congress, for its part, registered strong growth by winning 99 seats. Putting up tough competition and defying all the talk, the INDIA block crossed the 230 mark.