'Both Factions Will Vanish': Sanjay Raut Slams Amit Shah Over NCP Split
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claims Amit Shah created NCP factions to weaken Maharashtra and predicts their political demise.
In a scathing attack on the Union Home Minister, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has claimed that Amit Shah engineered the split within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) with the sole intention of weakening the state of Maharashtra. Raut predicted that both resulting factions of the party are destined to lose their political existence in the near future.
The 'Orphaned' Party and BJP's Influence
Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Raut asserted that the true identity of the NCP belongs exclusively to Sharad Pawar, just as the Shiv Sena belongs to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged that the leaders currently operating within the split factions are merely puppets acting under the instructions of the BJP.
Raut went further to describe the current state of the party, stating that following the actions of Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party has been left "orphaned."
The Delhi Meeting Sparks Controversy
These remarks follow a high-profile meeting in the national capital where six senior NCP leaders met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The delegation, which included Dhananjay Munde, Sunil Tatkare, Praful Patel, Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Dilip Walse Patil, reportedly discussed the demand for the Finance Ministry portfolio in Maharashtra to be returned to the NCP.
The meeting has raised eyebrows not only because of the alliance but also due to the notable absence of Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar, leading to renewed questions regarding the party's internal leadership and direction.
Demands for Resignation and Democracy
Beyond the NCP turmoil, Sanjay Raut used the platform to target the electoral machinery. He reiterated his demand for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, making it clear that he is not looking for a dialogue but a departure.
Raut also mocked a recent rally held in Telangana under the banner of "saving democracy." He questioned the irony of the event, claiming it was organized by the very people who are "murdering democracy," and asked who exactly they were trying to save the democratic system from.
Bold Predictions for the Future
Closing his address with a series of provocative claims, the Shiv Sena (UBT) MP made a bold political forecast, stating that Rahul Gandhi will eventually become the Prime Minister of India, while Amit Shah will end up in Tihar Jail.