Archive · 26 Oct 2025
Raut: Shinde Tried to Unite Thackerays Against BJP
Sanjay Raut says that Eknath Shinde, now a leader, once tried to get Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to work together, hoping they could stop the BJP from gaining power.
Raut claims Shinde went to Raj Thackeray without telling Uddhav.
Raut believes Shinde betrayed Uddhav for personal gain.
Raut also stated that Shinde's meetings in Delhi increased as a court case regarding their party's symbol got closer, showing tensions.
A BJP spokesperson countered this claim, suggesting Raut was reacting negatively to Shinde's actions.
Sanjay Raut claimed Eknath Shinde attempted to reconcile Uddhav and Raj Thackeray.
Shinde reportedly sought to unite the Thackerays to counter the BJP.
Raut alleges Shinde betrayed Uddhav Thackeray.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on November 12 regarding the Shiv Sena party symbol.
BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban criticized Raut's comments.
- Who
- Sanjay Raut and Eknath Shinde
- What
- Raut's claims regarding Shinde's actions.
- When
- Approximately 10-12 years ago (Shinde's attempt to unite Thackerays), current (Raut's comments).
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To counter BJP's influence and criticize Shinde's actions.
Sanjay Raut/Shiv Sena (UBT)
Eknath Shinde/BJP
Thackeray Unity
Sanjay Raut/Shiv Sena (UBT)
Views Shinde's attempts as a genuine effort to counter BJP, though now a betrayal. Focus on Marathi unity.
Eknath Shinde/BJP
Implied through actions - no stated view, however, is now in opposition. The ruling government alliance against which the Thackerays are supposedly united.
Political Allegiances
Sanjay Raut/Shiv Sena (UBT)
Claims the BJP-Shinde alliance is unstable and Shinde works to undermine Fadnavis.
Eknath Shinde/BJP
Implied, but strengthened by Shinde's Delhi visit and by the BJP spokesperson's response.
- Key Figures
- Sanjay Raut, Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Devendra Fadnavis
- Main Claim
- Shinde tried to reconcile Uddhav and Raj Thackeray
- Shinde's Motivation (Raut's claim)
- To counter BJP's influence
- Supreme Court Hearing
- November 12 regarding party symbol
- Raut's Allegation
- Shinde betrayed Uddhav for personal gain
Sources
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