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Sanjay Raut defends 'abusive' language for rebel MPs, calls it 'regular usage in Maharashtra'

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his use of "abusive" language towards suspected rebel MPs, calling it "regular usage in Maharashtra."
  • Raut stated he knows what language to use and when, particularly for those who allegedly accept money to leave the party.
  • He clarified that such language is not used in Parliament and that he submitted a written report to the Lok Sabha speaker regarding the MPs' actions.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Wednesday defended the strong language he employed against suspected rebel MPs, asserting that such terms are common parlance in Maharashtra. Raut maintained his awareness of appropriate language for different situations, particularly when addressing individuals he accused of accepting bribes to defect from the party.

We use such words in Marathi language. What is wrong with it? I very well know which language to use and when. Only a language which a person understands must be used.

— Sanjay RautRaut defended his use of 'abusive' language, stating it is common in Maharashtra.

"We use such words in Marathi language. What is wrong with it? I very well know which language to use and when. Only a language which a person understands must be used," Raut told news agency ANI. He emphasized that this type of language is not used within the Parliament itself.

What will you say about a person who leaves a party by accepting ₹15 crores? Will you shower flower petals on such a person?

— Sanjay RautRaut questioned the expected reaction to party defectors.

Raut questioned the expected reaction to those who leave the party after allegedly accepting significant sums of money. "What will you say about a person who leaves a party by accepting ₹15 crores? Will you shower flower petals on such a person?," he asked. He further clarified that he had submitted a written report to the Lok Sabha speaker based on media accounts of MPs breaking away from the party, stating, "I just went to see the news that was coming. That someone is separating from our party and making a new one. This is wrong. So, I gave a letter to the Speaker."

I just went to see the news that was coming. That someone is separating from our party and making a new one. This is wrong. So, I gave a letter to the Speaker.

— Sanjay RautRaut explained his action of submitting a report to the Lok Sabha speaker.

The comments come amid a potential rift within the Shiv Sena (UBT), with reports suggesting at least six MPs might join the Shinde-led Sena faction. Raut addressed a press conference alongside party MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai, urging those considering leaving to first resign from their positions. He added that no MPs had officially communicated their intentions to the party regarding the split, though a party meeting was called for the following day.

If anyone wants to go, they can resign and leave.

— Sanjay RautRaut stated his condition for MPs wishing to leave the party.
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Originally published by Hindustan Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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