‘Would have slapped him’: MNS leader alleges Sanjay Raut used obscene language

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed a "deal of ₹2000 crore" has taken place so far to "purchase" the Shiv Sena party name and its 'bow and arrow' symbol.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande on Sunday blasted Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for allegedly using derogatory language during a press conference, saying he “would have slapped him.” Deshpande said Raut can get as political as he wants and put allegations against opponents but “such obscene language will not be tolerated.”

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut speaks to the media on Election Commission allotting the Shiv Sena name, bow-and-arrow symbol to the Shinde faction.

Sanjay Raut used obscene and derogatory language during the press conference. Maharashtra should not tolerate such language. I thought somebody from the gathering would get up and ask him not to use such language. However, it is sad that nobody stopped him," the MNS leader said. "If I would have been there, then I would have slapped him. This sort of language cannot be tolerated."

"You can get as political as you want and put allegations but the usage of such obscene language will not be tolerated," added Deshpande.

Earlier on Sunday, Sanjay Raut alleged that deal of at least ₹2,000 crore was struck to purchase the Shiv Sena party name and its bow-and-arrow symbol, adding that a builder close to the ruling dispensation shared this information with him.

Deshpande said that Raut's “mental balance has deteriorated” after spending time in prison in an alleged money laundering case.

"After being in jail, his mind has become corrupt. We cannot do anything about it."

Deshpande further said that Uddhav Thackeray was playing the "victim card" after losing the 'Bow and Arrow' battle.

He said, "Uddhav Thackeray is playing a victim card, repeatedly taking support of Balasaheb's name. Now he has nothing left, so he is playing the victim card. I do not think he will be successful. They should understand that Marathi people are emotional and not stupid."