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Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Raut made the allegations in a letter to the Mumbai police commissioner, copies of which were also sent to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, and the police of Thane city.

Endgame for MVA? Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Endgame for MVA? Raut hints at assembly dissolution

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Earlier, Raut said he has been holding discussions with Shinde and the talks are "positive".

Jail Hasn't Broken Tough Guy Sanjay Raut Yet

Jail Hasn't Broken Tough Guy Sanjay Raut Yet

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP remains defiant despite 50 days in jail.

Sanjay Raut's aide turned witness tells ED of MP's financial dealings

Sanjay Raut's aide turned witness tells ED of MP's financial dealings

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut routed his unaccounted money through various shell companies opened in the name of his family members and associates, his former aide and prime witness in the money laundering case linked to the redevelopment of Patra 'chawl' project told the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Bal Thackeray's voice: Shiv Sena-UBT bets big on AI for civil polls

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The opposition party is likely to use this new-age technology to reach out to a wider section of people, specially youngsters who are tech-savvy.

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Police meets Sanjay Raut in Nashik for details on 'threat to life' allegation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The police is collecting information from Raut about the threat to his life, he said.

Child rights body seeks probe against Raut, Chadha for kids' photos on Twitter

Child rights body seeks probe against Raut, Chadha for kids' photos on Twitter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In its letter, the commission also observed that the image allegedly uploaded by the leaders was in order to divert attention in the ongoing/pending investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation against Manish Sisodia".

Maharashtra lost sensible, graceful CM: Raut on Uddhav's exit

Maharashtra lost sensible, graceful CM: Raut on Uddhav's exit

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Without naming the BJP, Raut said those who want to grab power can do so but the future will belong to Shiv Sena.

Fadnavis reveals why Sena-BJP alliance crumbled in 2014

Fadnavis reveals why Sena-BJP alliance crumbled in 2014

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'We were told that the 'yuvaraj' had announced to contest 151 seats, and they were not willing to back down on that number'

Politics prevailed over people's convenience: Raut on sunstroke deaths

Politics prevailed over people's convenience: Raut on sunstroke deaths

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

There should have been some wisdom applied on how long the programme should be stretched, Raut said.

No issues with Raj Thackeray if he stays away from...: Uddhav Sena

No issues with Raj Thackeray if he stays away from...: Uddhav Sena

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

An editorial in the Sena-UBT mouthpiece Saamana also claimed the possibility of rapprochement between Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray has rattled "Maharashtra baiters".

Rift growing in MVA? Sena-UBT to go solo in BMC polls

Rift growing in MVA? Sena-UBT to go solo in BMC polls

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Hitting out at Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar for indulging in a blame game over the MVA's defeat in the state assembly, Raut said those who don't believe in consensus and compromise have no right to be in an alliance.

Spot fixing? Kishan's bizarre dismissal raises eyebrows

Spot fixing? Kishan's bizarre dismissal raises eyebrows

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Kishan's gesture had MI skipper Hardik Pandya -- who had appealed half-heartedly -- pat the left-hander on his helmet and shoulders.

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Sanjay Raut sent to 14-day judicial custody in PMLA case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The court allowed Raut's plea for home food and medicines, but refused to pass an order on his prayer for bedding.

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Shinde's Shiv Sena ousts Sanjay Raut as RS party leader, appoints Kirtikar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has sacked Sanjay Raut as the leader of its parliamentary party and appointed Lok Sabha MP Gajanan Kirtikar as his successor.

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

ED raids Raut; MP says will die but never quit Sena

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The action follows multiple summons issued by the ED against Raut, the latest being on July 27.

What Rahul told Raut about Amarinder, Mamata

What Rahul told Raut about Amarinder, Mamata

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Raut said during their meeting, Rahul told him the system of creating and building leaders has stopped in the Congress.

Kirit Somaiya's wife sues Raut for Rs 100 cr

Kirit Somaiya's wife sues Raut for Rs 100 cr

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Somaiya's wife said Raut had repeatedly made defamatory public statements against her and her husband, particularly about their alleged involvement in a "toilet scam worth Rs 100 crore."

Won't bow down, will get arrested: Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Won't bow down, will get arrested: Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The ED action follows multiple summons issued by the agency against Raut, the latest being on July 27.

Raut took 'active interest' in Patra Chawl project, ED tells court

Raut took 'active interest' in Patra Chawl project, ED tells court

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The ED probe pertains to alleged financial irregularities in the redevelopment of Patra Chawl, a tenement, and related financial transactions involving his wife and associates.

Remember what we do when...: Fadnavis on 'cold war' with Shinde buzz

Remember what we do when...: Fadnavis on 'cold war' with Shinde buzz

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

"It is just that Fadnavis and I have swapped our chairs. Only Ajit Pawar's chair is fixed," said Shinde, who was the CM before the assembly elections with Fadnavis and Pawar as his deputies then.

10-15 Cong, Uddhav Sena MLAs will join us on Jan 23: Shiv Sena leader

10-15 Cong, Uddhav Sena MLAs will join us on Jan 23: Shiv Sena leader

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruling Shiv Sena leader has predicted a "major political earthquake" in Maharashtra on January 23, the birth anniversary of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray, claiming that 10 to 15 MLAs from the opposition Congress and the Shiv Sena (UBT) will switch sides and join the party led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The prediction comes amidst reports of discontent within the ruling coalition in the state.

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

MVA To ring-fence newly-elected Maharashtra MLAs against poaching

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) constituents have decided to house all its newly-elected MLAs together in Mumbai after the Maharashtra election results, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said on Friday, a move aimed at preventing poaching ahead of government formation. Raut said MVA leaders met on Thursday and carried out an assessment of every seat. The counting of votes for the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will take place on Saturday. Raut expressed confidence that the MVA would win 160 seats in the elections. The term of the Maharashtra legislative assembly ends on November 26. The opposition fears that President's rule could be imposed in the state if a new government is not formed till then.

ED arrests Sanjay Raut, seizes Rs 11.5 lakh in cash

ED arrests Sanjay Raut, seizes Rs 11.5 lakh in cash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the redevelopment of a Mumbai 'chawl', officials said.

No season of lotus, MVA will win 180-185 seats: Raut

No season of lotus, MVA will win 180-185 seats: Raut

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Raut also refuted the speculation of NCP leader Ajit Pawar joining the BJP.

ED attaches assets linked to Sena MP Sanjay Raut

ED attaches assets linked to Sena MP Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The attachment is linked to a money laundering probe linked to a Rs 1,034 crore worth land 'scam' related to the re-development of a 'chawl' in Mumbai.

Amid Savarkar row, Sena's Raut gets a call from Rahul Gandhi

Amid Savarkar row, Sena's Raut gets a call from Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Raut said Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, a mass contact initiative underway from September 7, is getting a massive response because he is 'focussing on love and compassion'.

Mumbai court extends Sanjay Raut's judicial custody, bail hearing on Sep 21

Mumbai court extends Sanjay Raut's judicial custody, bail hearing on Sep 21

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The ED had last week filed the supplementary charge sheet, naming Raut as an accused in the case.

No room for politics: Govt after all-party meet on Op Sindoor

No room for politics: Govt after all-party meet on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The Indian government briefed an all-party meeting on Thursday on the success of "Operation Sindoor", the retaliatory airstrikes against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Top government functionaries and opposition leaders met for a second time in a fortnight amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by several prominent leaders from various political parties. The government highlighted the strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base Muridke.

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Covid centre scam: ED files chargesheet against Sanjay Raut's bizman aide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The chargesheet against the associate of Shiv Sena-UBT MP Sanjay Raut was submitted before the court's registry and it will come up before the special judge for cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after scrutiny of papers.

ED detains Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut in Patra chawl land scam case

ED detains Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut in Patra chawl land scam case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Enforcement Directorate officials on Sunday detained Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in connection with the Patra Chawl land scam case in Mumbai after hours of conducting raids at his residence.

EC order act of political violence to finish off Shiv Sena: Raut

EC order act of political violence to finish off Shiv Sena: Raut

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

He also said that all political parties need to ask the poll watchdog the definition of a political party.

Rahul's anti-Savarkar remarks doused Bharat Jodo Yatra's positive energy: Raut

Rahul's anti-Savarkar remarks doused Bharat Jodo Yatra's positive energy: Raut

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Rajya Sabha member Raut questioned why Gandhi was raking up issues which touch the people's emotional chord and giving the Bharatiya Janata Party a chance on a platter to divert attention.

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Akhtar criticised vested interest groups in Pakistan, particularly the army, the political establishment and the extreme right wing, for blocking peace efforts between the two nations.

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Sanjay Raut gets bail, HC will hear ED's plea on Thursday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena member of Parliament Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case pertaining to the Patra Chawl redevelopment project.

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

"Is there a rule of law or (a rule of) raids in Maharashtra? This is the question which comes to one's mind considering the record-break raids being conducted through Central investigating agencies," Raut wrote in the weekly column 'Rokhthok' in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' of which he is the executive editor.

Court says remarkable progress made in case against Raut, extends custody

Court says remarkable progress made in case against Raut, extends custody

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

While extending the custody, the court noted that the ED has made 'remarkable progress' in the investigation.

Raut dealt with unaccounted money but not proceeds of crime, says court

Raut dealt with unaccounted money but not proceeds of crime, says court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A special court in Mumbai has said that Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut dealt with some "unaccounted money" for purchasing plots at Kihim near Alibag in Raigad district, but the same cannot be "thrown in the stock of proceeds of crime (POC) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)".

Fadnavis steps in to douse fire, says Marathi language of Mumbai, Maha

Fadnavis steps in to douse fire, says Marathi language of Mumbai, Maha

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asserted that Marathi is the language of Mumbai and Maharashtra and anyone who lives here should learn and speak it. Fadnavis was speaking in the state assembly after Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav said the government should clarify its stand on senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi's comments that a person coming to Mumbai may not necessarily learn Marathi.

Sanjay Raut tells ED he cannot appear before it on Tuesday

Sanjay Raut tells ED he cannot appear before it on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Rajya Sabha MP has been asked to depose before the federal agency at its office in south Mumbai on June 28 and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).