In a significant development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed an FIR against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut for making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint was lodged in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
The BJP’s ire stems from Raut’s statements at a public rally in Ahmednagar, where he allegedly drew a parallel between Prime Minister Modi and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Raut reportedly made comments about burying PM Modi in Maharashtra, a move that the BJP has viewed as a grave threat to the Prime Minister’s life.
The Maharashtra unit of the BJP has strongly condemned Raut’s remarks, labeling them as a ‘direct threat’ to the life of PM Modi. The party has urged the Election Commission and Mumbai police to take swift action against Raut, expressing concerns that such comments could incite communal disharmony and disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election campaign.
In its complaint letter to the Election Commission, the BJP has highlighted the potential for Raut’s comments to create communal disharmony and affect the peaceful process of election campaigning. The party has requested the EC to take appropriate action against Raut and ensure that such comments are not repeated in the future.
This development comes amidst heightened political tensions in Maharashtra, as the state prepares for upcoming elections. The BJP’s strong response to Raut’s remarks is indicative of the party’s determination to protect the Prime Minister and uphold the sanctity of the election process.
