Mahayuti using police machinery against Opposition candidates, says Raut; seeks DGP Shukla's removal

Sanjay Raut alleged that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena is resorting to attacks on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates, issuing threats to them and using police pressure to intimidate them

Updated - October 29, 2024 09:33 pm IST - Mumbai

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused the ruling Mahayuti of using police machinery against the opposition’s candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused the ruling Mahayuti of using police machinery against the opposition’s candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls | Photo Credit: PTI

Ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Election, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday made allegations against the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Raut alleged that the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is using police machinery to attack leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi. He also demanded the removal of the State Director General of Police, Rashmi Shukla.  

Mr. Raut was speaking on the context of recent alleged attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Advay Hire in Malegaon Outer constituency in Nashik on Monday. He alleged that he was attacked by the goons of a Shiv Sena’s Cabinet Minister and candidate Dada Bhuse.

“The MVA candidates are threatened, attacked and intimidated by the Mahayuti leaders ahead of the elections. It is quite evident that they [Mahayuti] fear defeat from the MVA in the State,” Mr. Raut alleged.  

The police have not taken any action against them so far, he continued and said, “This is not restricted to Malegaon Outer alone. The ruling Mahayuti have used police machinery to carry out attacks. This is the reason the Opposition is demanding the removal and replacement of IPS officer Rashmi Shukla as the state Director General of Police.”

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