Raut stated, "A market of money is running in politics," claiming there is open buying and selling of leaders. "It has become a slave market," he remarked, alleging that Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is behaving like a feudal lord who believes he can auction loyalty. Rau
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday took a sharp jibe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over a speculated tussle within Mahayuti for the Mumbai mayoral post, saying the Shiv Sena leader will have to convince senior BJP leaders to have their mayor in the BMC.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Sunday met the party's newly elected corporators at a hotel in Mumbai and said the BMC mayor will be from the Mahayuti.
Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday took a swipe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde over the Maharashtra local body election results, saying Shinde is now fighting to protect his political existence and accusing the BJP of undermining its own allies.
His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP and Shiv Sena, performed well in the BMC polls, after which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reportedly moved his corporators to a hotel and is likely to stake a claim to the mayor's post.
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Saturday welcomed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election results, saying that the people of Mumbai have expressed their trust in Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Amid the political heat around the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde dismissed claims of opposition that the existence of the 'Marathi manush' is under threat in Mumbai.
"Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar is himself saying that there are allegations worth Rs 70,000 crore against him, but today he is part of the government," Pathan said while addressing a gathering in Govandi.
BJP leader Navneet Rana on Saturday hit back at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP Chief Ajit Pawar over his recent remarks ahead of polls to the Pimpri Chinchwad civic body and said "no one should cross their limits while speaking".
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut launched an attack against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the Mahayuti announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the BMC elections, alleging that the Shinde Sena "bowed down" in front of the BJP.
Shiv Sena Leader Ravindra Dhangekar denied the claims of switching to Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) following a meeting with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Pawar ahead of Pune civic polls.