Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Sanjay Raut Criticizes Fadnavis Over Law and Order
Sanjay Raut, a leader from Shiv Sena (UBT), has criticized Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the state's law and order situation.
He alleged that political figures are protecting their relatives from legal action in serious criminal cases.
Raut mentioned specific incidents like an attack on a Congress worker during a municipal election campaign in Mahad and a drug manufacturing unit in Satara.
He claimed that the investigation into the Satara drug case was obstructed due to political interference.
Raut also suggested that leaders willing to work against the BJP should be welcomed, indicating potential political realignments ahead of the elections.
Sanjay Raut criticized CM Fadnavis over Maharashtra's law and order situation ahead of civic polls.
Alleged political protection for Minister Bharat Gogawale's son, who is absconding despite serious allegations.
Highlighted an attack on a Congress worker in Mahad, with police inaction and Bombay High Court rejecting anticipatory bail.
Questioned the progress of the Satara drug case investigation, alleging political interference and obstruction.
Claimed links between the drug case and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's family, with a former police officer involved.
- Who
- Sanjay Raut, CM Fadnavis, Minister Bharat Gogawale, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
- What
- Criticism of law and order, allegations of political protection in criminal cases
- When
- Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To highlight concerns over governance and accountability
- Event
- Sanjay Raut's criticism of CM Fadnavis
- Context
- Ahead of Maharashtra civic polls
- Key Allegations
- Political protection in criminal cases, law and order concerns
- Specific Cases
- Satara drug case, Mahad municipal election attack
- Political Figures Mentioned
- CM Fadnavis, Minister Bharat Gogawale, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
- Legal Actions
- Bombay High Court rejected anticipatory bail in Mahad case
- Investigation Concerns
- Alleged obstruction in Satara drug case investigation
- Political Realignment
- Raut open to leaders willing to defeat BJP