'Shinde wanted to join Congress': Raut claims, Sena calls it 'bhang talk'

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde attempted to join the Congress, sparking controversy. Raut mentioned early morning meetings with late Congress leader Ahmed Patel, while Congress leaders denied knowledge of the matter. Shinde's party dismissed these claims, asserting Raut's statements lack importance, and the BJP emphasized state development as their priority.

'Shinde wanted to join Congress': Raut claims, Sena calls it 'bhang talk'
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde attempted to join the Congress, sparking controversy. Raut mentioned early morning meetings with late Congress leader Ahmed Patel, while Congress leaders denied knowledge of the matter. Shinde's party dismissed these claims, asserting Raut's statements lack importance, and the BJP emphasized state development as their priority.