Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut Clashes with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde Over “Hamas” Remark

In a recent political spat within the state of Maharashtra, Shiv Sena Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Raut and the Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde engaged in a war of words over a reference to the militant organization Hamas. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between factions of the Shiv Sena and the broader political landscape in the state.
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The verbal skirmish began with a statement made by Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, during a Dussehra rally held at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan. Shinde, who belongs to the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena known as Shiv Sena (UBT), made a provocative remark regarding the Shiv Sena’s political alliances. He suggested that, for their own selfish interests, the Shiv Sena faction led by Uddhav Thackeray might collaborate with “Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba,” two well-known militant organizations.
In response to Shinde’s remark, Sanjay Raut, a prominent Shiv Sena MP, launched a counterattack. Raut, who belongs to the opposing faction of the Shiv Sena, suggested that Eknath Shinde “himself is Hamas.” He insinuated that there is no significance to Hamas or Lashkar-e-Taiba in Maharashtra and accused the BJP of influencing Shinde’s remarks.
A Clash of Words
The political tit-for-tat between the two factions of the Shiv Sena reflects the ongoing power struggle within the party. The Shiv Sena, a regional political party in Maharashtra, has been a dominant force in the state’s politics for several decades. However, a split within the party occurred when Uddhav Thackeray formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to establish the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government in Maharashtra. This move created a rift within the Shiv Sena, with the opposing factions led by Eknath Shinde and Sanjay Raut.
In his retort, Sanjay Raut emphasized the values and principles of the late Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of Shiv Sena. Raut accused Shinde of primarily focusing on promoting the BJP, its leaders, and strengthening their political standing. He questioned the timing of Shinde’s comments, given that it was Dussehra, a day traditionally marked by auspicious celebrations.
Eknath Shinde’s reference to Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba has ignited a new chapter in the ongoing power struggle within the Shiv Sena. The tension between the factions, as demonstrated by the public sparring between Raut and Shinde, underscores the complex dynamics at play in Maharashtra’s political landscape.
As the political climate in Maharashtra continues to evolve, the verbal duels and shifting alliances within the Shiv Sena promise to keep state politics in the spotlight, making it an area of political interest and intrigue for both observers and voters. The future direction of the party and its influence in Maharashtra’s governance will depend on how these internal rivalries are resolved and the broader political landscape in the state.
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