Shinde era is over; he will never be CM again: Sanjay Raut
The Hindu
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut criticizes outgoing CM Eknath Shinde as Devendra Fadnavis is chosen as Maharashtra's new CM.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday (December 5, 2024) took a jibe at outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after the Mahayuti alliance picked Devendra Fadnavis to be the next CM, saying that "Shinde era is over" and he will never be CM again.
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Sanjay Raut's remark came after the incumbent Mahayuti alliance picked Devendra Fadnavis to be the next CM and offered the outgoing CM Eknath Shinde the post of Deputy CM, following their historic win in Maharashtra. Mr. Raut claimed that Mr. Shinde was 'used' by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and now "has been tossed aside."
"Shinde era is over, it was just for two years. His usage is now over and he has been tossed aside. Shinde will never be the CM of this State again. They [BJP] can even break Shinde's party, this has always been BJP's line in politics. They break and finish the party of those who work with them," Mr. Raut said.
Mr. Raut further questioned the delay in revealing the CM of Maharashtra despite having a clear majority. He suggested something was wrong within the Mahayuti alliance. "Devendra Fadnavis will be the CM of the State from today. He has the majority but despite that, they were unable to form the Government for 15 days - it means that there is something wrong within their party or Mahayuti. This issue will start showing from tomorrow," Mr. Raut said.
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