Hand in hand with Uddhav, Sanjay Raut's new message after ED summons

12 Shiv Sena MPs have now claimed that Thackeray was keen on realignining with the BJP and had made a lot of efforts in that direction last year.

Published on: Jul 20, 2022, 10:08:17 IST

By HT News Desk | Written by Poulomi Ghosh

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday tweeted a photo of former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and posted two lines of Premchand which says the easiest thing in life is to cheat the near and dear ones. The post comes as the Shiv Sena leader has been summoned for questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Raut has earlier been questioned in connection with the case when he denied any wrongdoing and said he was targeted because of the political situation in Maharashtra.

Sanjay Raut has again been summoned by the ED on Wednesday,  (PTI)

Sanjay Raut has sought exemption from the ED appearance on Wednesday as he is in Delhi to attend Parliament session.

The political turmoil is going on in Maharashtra as 12 Lok Sabha members of the Sena met Speaker Om Birla seeking to replace Thackeray loyalist Vinayak Raut as the floor leader of the House. Rahul Shewale has been given the Shiv Sena's floor leader status on Tuesday.

Reacting to these developments, Sanjay Raut on Tuesday commented, "When the daggers removed from the back were counted, they were the same numbers of the hugs earlier given."

Rahul Shewale, a two-term member from Mumbai South Central, said Shiv Sena MPs had asked Thackeray in June last year to ally with the BJP, breaking away from the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance as it would be difficult for them to win the 2024 parliamentary elections. Shewale claimed that Thackeray had told the Shiv Sena MPs that he too was keen on realigning with the BJP and had made a lot of efforts in that direction last year. He said Thackeray had even discussed the issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, only to backtrack later. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi dismissed the claims later.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.