Maharashtra Minister Attacks Sanjay Raut Over Contradictory Statements on MPs

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat attacked Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday, saying opposition leaders were making contradictory statements regarding Members of Parliament and state political developments. Shirsat alleged that Raut and others were confused and sending mixed signals—claiming MPs belonged to them while simultaneously accusing those same leaders of being "purchased" by rival forces.

Shirsat said the Shinde faction had no role in opposition internal matters and was only responding to repeated queries. He suggested that statements from the opposition camp reflected instability within their ranks, adding he was unaware of what opposition leaders meant by references to alleged operations like 'Operation Tiger.'