Not possible: Sanjay Raut questions Maharashtra result after MVA drubbing
Not possible: Sanjay Raut questions Maharashtra result after MVA drubbing
M.U.H
23/11/202450
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the ruling Mahayuti alliance of manipulating the election results, claiming that seats were "stolen" from the opposition after early trends showed the BJP-led alliance closing in on a landslide victory in the state, with a lead in 221 seats. The BJP alone is ahead in 128 constituencies, leaving the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) trailing far behind with leads in just 52 seats. The emerging results indicate a shift in Maharashtra's political landscape, but not without controversy.
"They have done some 'gadbad'; they have stolen some of our seats. This cannot be the public's decision. Even the public does not agree with these results," Raut said, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the trends as they showed Shiv Sena (UBT) leading in just 20 seats.
"Is it possible that Shinde gets 60 seats, Ajit Pawar gets 40 seats and BJP gets 125 seats? The people of this state are not dishonest," he said.
BJP leader Pravin Darekar quickly countered Raut's allegations, defending the alliance's performance as a reflection of public trust. He emphasised that Maharashtra would thrive under a BJP-led government aligned with the Centre.
"When the state and Centre have a BJP government, Maharashtra progresses. These results reflect the people's will," Darekar said.
