Sanjay Raut: News
Sanjay Raut is a senior Shiv Sena leader, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, and Executive Editor of the party mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, a Marathi language daily. He was first elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2004 from Maharashtra. He was re-elected for his second term in 2010 and for a third in 2016. During his time in the Rajya Sabha, Raut has served as a member in the Committee on Home Affairs; Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation; Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs, and Public Distribution; and Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power. In 2019, he wrote ‘Thackeray’, a biopic on the life of Shiv Sena founder and life-long President, Bal Keshav Thackeray. After the latter passed away in 2012, Raut took over as the editor of his newspaper, ‘Saamana’. He is often in the news for his controversial and aggressive statements.
10 Dec 2024
BJP GovernmentRahul Gandhi's role in question? More INDIA leaders back Mamata Banerjee
Several opposition leaders in the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc have backed Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee to lead the alliance.
08 Dec 2024
Mamata Banerjee'She's capable': Sharad Pawar backs Mamata Banerjee as INDIA leader
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement, expressing willingness to lead the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.
27 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)After poll drubbing, defeated MVA candidates to seek EVM-VVPAT verification
Candidates of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), who were defeated in the recent Maharashtra assembly polls, are set to seek verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs).
25 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Monster who disrespects women': Kangana Ranaut attacks Uddhav Thackeray
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has launched a scathing attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) massive defeat in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
24 Nov 2024
DY Chandrachud'History won't forgive him': Raut slams Chandrachud after poll defeat
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has slammed former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud after the Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) dismal performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections.
23 Nov 2024
Ajit Pawar'How is it 'gadbad' in Maharashtra but not Jharkhand?': BJP
The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance is ahead in over 220 seats of the Maharashtra assembly elections, recent trends show.
23 Nov 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Fishy': Raut's 'conspiracy' reaction to Mahayuti's strong performance in Maharashtra
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has cast doubts over the early election trends of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, which show a clear lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance.
23 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra election results: Who's in fray to be next CM
As the counting of votes for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway, early trends indicate that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti is leading against the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).
21 Nov 2024
MaharashtraRift in MVA? Raut, Patole spar over CM face
A day after the assembly elections ended in Maharashtra, a public spat has emerged between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Nana Patole.
14 Nov 2024
Gautam Adani'Misunderstood...': Ajit on row over Adani's 'presence' during BJP-NCP talks
A day after sparking a major political controversy with his statement that industrialist Gautam Adani attended a 2019 meeting between the Nationalist Congress Party and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to discuss forming a government, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar clarified his position.
12 Nov 2024
Aaditya Thackeray'SOPs followed': ECI on row over Uddhav Thackeray bag check
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has defended its actions after former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's bags were frisked in Yavatmal and Latur.
12 Nov 2024
Eknath ShindeSena vs Sena clash in Uddhav Thackeray bag check row
A routine inspection of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's luggage in Yavatmal has triggered a political row.
10 Nov 2024
Ajit PawarBJP's 'batenge toh katenge' won't work in Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, has expressed his opposition to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign slogan "batenge toh katenge" in Maharashtra.
04 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla transferred amid opposition's phone-tapping allegations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the transfer of Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP), Rashmi Shukla, amid allegations of bias by opposition parties.
12 Oct 2024
Bal ThackeraySena vs Sena showdown on Dussehra as poll fever rises
In a show of strength ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, two rival factions of Shiv Sena are all set to hold separate Dussehra rallies in Mumbai on Saturday.
27 Sep 2024
Devendra Fadnavis'Our police won't clap if attacked...': Fadnavis on Badlapur case
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the shooting of the accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case was done in self-defense.
26 Sep 2024
Aaditya Thackeray'Competition between Shinde, Fadnavis for Badlapur encounter credit': Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday accused Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis of competing for credit over the controversial encounter of Akshay Shinde.
26 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Court sentences Sanjay Raut to 15-day jail in defamation case
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has been convicted by a metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai's Mazgaon in a defamation case.
12 Sep 2024
Chief Justice of India'Lost respect': Netizens after CJI pictured with Modi performing puja
Netizens have expressed disappointment at Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud after he was pictured with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the Ganpati Puja celebrations at his residence on Wednesday.
29 Aug 2024
Chhatrapati Shivaji MaharajEngineer named in FIR denies involvement in Shivaji statue collapse
Chetan Patil, a structural engineer implicated in the First Information Report (FIR) following the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue at Fort Rajkot, has denied responsibility for the incident.
24 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Badlapur sexual abuse case: Pawar, Thackeray participate in 'silent protest'
Leaders and members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), a coalition comprising the Nationalist Congress Party ( Sharad Pawar faction), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray Faction), and Congress, staged protests across Maharashtra on Saturday.
16 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiINDIA bloc may back TDP in Lok Sabha speaker's election
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut declared on Sunday that the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will support the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) if it fields a candidate for the Lok Sabha speaker's election.
08 Jun 2024
Ajit PawarPraful Patel regains ₹180cr property sezied by ED, here's why
A Mumbai court has nullified an Enforcement Directorate (ED) order to attach properties worth over ₹180 crore owned by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel.
06 Jun 2024
Rahul GandhiCongress leaders rally for Rahul to become leader of opposition
The Congress—which won 99 Lok Sabha seats—is now entitled to the leader of the opposition post in the Parliament.
22 May 2024
Juvenile Justice BoardPorsche accident: Teen spent ₹48,000 at first pub, says police
The Pune teenager who drove a Porsche into a bike, killing two people, spent ₹48,000 in a span of 90 minutes at one of the two pubs he visited before the accident, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar has said.
21 May 2024
Ajit PawarTeen served pizza at police station after Porsche crash: Opposition
Amid outrage over bail to the 17-year-old boy—driving the Porsche that killed two engineers in Pune on Sunday—the opposition has alleged that the teenager was fed pizza, burger, and biryani at the police station after being detained.
29 Mar 2024
Manmohan SinghAviation scam: 'BJP must apologize to Manmohan Singh' Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday called for an apology from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
27 Mar 2024
Maha Vikas AghadiAfter splitting from MVA, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA releases candidates list
Prakash Ambedkar's Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
27 Mar 2024
Shiv Sena (UBT)2024 Lok Sabha polls: Shiv Sena (UBT) releases first list
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
26 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issues 2nd order from jail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued his second order from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody jail on Tuesday.
14 Mar 2024
Lok SabhaRahul Gandhi unveils Congress' five-point plan for farmers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a five-point "Kisan Nyay" guarantee aimed at addressing farmers' concerns.
06 Jan 2024
Janata Dal (United)JD(U) MP's remarks on Ram Mandir inauguration invitation trigger controversy
Janata Dal (United) MP Kaushalendra Kumar on Friday sparked controversy by questioning the invitations extended to various political figures and guests to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.
01 Jan 2024
Ram MandirOnly devotees of Ram invited: Ram Mandir priest slams Thackeray
Acharya Satyendra Das, the head priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple or Ram Mandir, slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray after he claimed he was not invited to the temple's consecration ceremony on January 22.
28 Dec 2023
Ram MandirRam Mandir inauguration: Sanjay Raut accuses BJP of 'kidnapping Ram'
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "kidnapping Lord Ram" amid a dispute over invitations to Ram Mandir's consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
04 Nov 2023
Eknath ShindeElvish Yadav came to Shinde's residence, performed aarti: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that YouTuber Elvish Yadav—booked for allegedly using snake venom at rave parties—visited the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and performed aarti.
12 Sep 2023
General VK SinghUnion minister VK Singh predicts PoK's voluntary merger with India
Union Minister of State (MoS) and former Chief of the Army Staff VK Singh has reportedly claimed Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would merge with India "on its own."
14 Aug 2023
Ajit PawarSharad Pawar-Ajit Pawar meeting ahead of INDIA talks triggers row
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday has sparked a fresh political row in the state.
02 Jul 2023
Ajit PawarMaharashtra: Ajit Pawar's defection triggers political crisis, parties react
Maharashtra witnessed yet another political shocker on Sunday after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar and eight other MLAs joined the Eknath Shinde government in the state.
24 Jun 2023
Uddhav ThackerayProbe PM CARES Fund: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at ED
Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday reportedly lashed out at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for taking action against his close aides in the alleged jumbo COVID-19 facility scam.
23 Jun 2023
MumbaiMumbai COVID-19 scam: ED seizes valuables worth Rs. 3 crore
In the raids conducted in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Mumbai COVID-19 scam case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs. 68.65 lakh in cash along with jewelry worth Rs. 2.46 crore.
21 Jun 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Mumbai COVID-19 field hospital scam: ED raids Thackeray's, Raut's aides
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday raided 15 locations in Mumbai and surrounding areas in an alleged money laundering case linked to the COVID-19 field hospital scam case.
20 Jun 2023
Eknath ShindeShiv Sena (UBT) seeks UN recognition for 'World Traitors Day'
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday petitioned the United Nations to declare June 20 as "World Traitors Day" to mark the treachery on the original Shiv Sena by Eknath Shinde—now the Maharashtra Chief Minister—and 40 other MLAs.
12 Jun 2023
Maharashtra PolicePolice action on 'warkaris' triggers political storm in Maharashtra
Clashes allegedly broke out on Sunday during a religious procession in Maharashtra's Pune district between warkaris—devotees of Lord Vitthal—and the Maharashtra Police over entry to the Alandi temple.
09 Jun 2023
Sharad PawarSanjay Raut, Sharad Pawar receive death threats; Sule demands action
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar reportedly received death threats from unknown persons on Friday.
24 Apr 2023
Uddhav ThackerayElections can happen any time, prepared for it: Uddhav Thackeray
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that elections in the state could happen at any time now and asserted his party, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), was prepared for it.
01 Apr 2023
Sidhu Moose WalaShiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut on Lawrence Bishnoi's 'hit list'
Is Shiv Sena (Udhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Sanjay Raut also gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's hit list?
19 Feb 2023
Shiv SenaShiv Sena name, symbol sold for Rs. 2,000cr: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut alleged on Sunday that a Rs. 2,000 crore transaction took place to buy the name and "bow and arrow" symbol of the Shiv Sena.
27 Dec 2022
MaharashtraAfter Karnataka, Maharashtra passes resolution on border dispute
Following the resolution passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday to protect the state's sovereignty and interests in the backdrop of its border dispute with Maharashtra, the latter's state Assembly also passed a similar resolution unanimously on Tuesday.
21 Nov 2022
Congress PartySanjay Raut praises Rahul Gandhi amid speculations of MVA breakup
The relationship between the Congress party and the Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction has taken a new turn, only days after a rift over Rahul Gandhi's statements criticizing Hindutva icon—Veer Savarkar.
09 Nov 2022
Shiv SenaShiv Sena's Sanjay Raut gets bail in Patra Chawl scam
A Mumbai court on Wednesday granted bail to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case linked to the Patra Chawl land scam, ANI reported.
02 Nov 2022
Shiv SenaPatra Chawl scam: Raut's judicial custody extended by 14 days
A Mumbai court hearing the bail plea of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering case reserved its judgment while extending his judicial remand for 14 days.
08 Aug 2022
MaharashtraSanjay Raut sent to judicial custody till August 22
A special court in Mumbai sent Shiv Sena Member of Parliament (MP) Sanjay Raut to 14-day judicial custody on Monday.
06 Aug 2022
MumbaiPatra Chawl scam: Sanjay Raut's wife Varsha appears before ED
Varsha Raut, the wife of arrested Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, on Saturday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in Mumbai.
01 Aug 2022
Shiv SenaSuspension of 4 Congress MPs revoked; price rise debate begins
The Lok Sabha began debating price rise on Monday afternoon after the suspension of four Congress MPs was revoked following repeated disturbances that necessitated two adjournments.
01 Aug 2022
Enforcement Directorate (ED)#NewsBytesExplainer: What is Patra Chawl scam that got Raut arrested
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday after hours of interrogation in connection with the multi-core Patra Chawl land scam in Maharashtra.
01 Aug 2022
MaharashtraPatra Chawl scam: Sanjay Raut sent to 4-day ED custody
Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut was sent to four-day Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody on Monday.
31 Jul 2022
Shiv SenaSanjay Raut detained by ED after raid at his residence
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday detained Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in the Patra Chawl scam case.
30 Jul 2022
MaharashtraWithout Gujaratis, no money will be left in Mumbai: Koshyari
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has sparked controversy by stating that if Gujaratis and Rajasthanis are moved from Maharashtra, particularly Mumbai and Thane, there will be no money left in the state and the state will cease to be the country's financial capital.
27 Jun 2022
MaharashtraED summons Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena MP calls it 'conspiracy'
Amid the political impasse in Maharashtra, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in a money laundering investigation in connection to the re-development of a chawl in Mumbai and other linked financial transactions involving his wife and friends.
23 Jun 2022
MaharashtraCome back and Sena will consider alliance: Raut to rebels
Amid the political crisis in Maharashtra, only 13 MLAs attended the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, while rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde posted a photo with 42 MLAs.
22 Jun 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra crisis: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut hints at Assembly dissolution
Even as the Uddhav Thackeray-led government in Maharashtra stares at an ensuing collapse with rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and some party MLAs moving to Assam's Guwahati, Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday hinted at the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
03 May 2022
MaharashtraRaj Thackeray Aurangabad rally: Case filed against MNS chief, organizers
The Aurangabad Police has registered a case against the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray and organizers of his Aurangabad rally, where he gave a controversial speech on Sunday.
07 Apr 2022
MumbaiINS Vikrant case: FIR against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, son
The Mumbai Police has registered an FIR against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his son, Neil, for allegedly siphoning off Rs. 57 crore from a campaign he had launched to save INS Vikrant.
05 Apr 2022
MumbaiED attaches Sanjay Raut's properties in Rs. 1,034 crore scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday attached eight land parcels in Alibaug and a flat in Mumbai's Dadar suburb linked to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut and his family under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
21 Oct 2021
Shiv SenaSanjay Raut claims BJP-led corporation misused Rs. 500 crore fund
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has alleged a Rs. 500 crore scam in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, which is ruled by the rival Bharatiya Janata Party.
18 Aug 2021
Maharashtra'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' an invitation to third wave: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday claimed the "Jan Ashirwad Yatra," being carried out by a number of Union ministers in various states, was an "invitation to the third wave of COVID-19."
06 Jul 2021
Shiv SenaMaharashtra: Sena MP Raut justifies suspension of 12 BJP MLAs
A day after 12 BJP MLAs were suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for alleged misbehavior, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said indiscipline cannot be tolerated, even as the opposition BJP held protests in the Vidhan Bhavan complex in Mumbai and other parts of the state over the action.
28 Apr 2021
MumbaiEconomy, political system collapsing due to COVID-19: Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday said the economic, social, and political systems in India are collapsing due to the COVID-19 upsurge which has set the country back by at least 20 years.
19 Apr 2021
CoronavirusRaut demands special Parliament session to discuss COVID-19 situation
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday called for convening a special session of Parliament for at least two days to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the country.
13 Apr 2021
MaharashtraKumbh mela returnees may aggravate COVID-19 pandemic: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday expressed apprehension that the people returning from Kumbh Mela in Haridwar will turn out to be potential carriers of COVID-19 infection which will "cause havoc."
08 Apr 2021
Kangana RanautFilm producer, Swapna Patker, says Sanjay Raut harassed her repeatedly
A Marathi film producer has accused Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut of harassing her for eight years.
07 Apr 2021
MaharashtraRaut slams BJP for changing stance on COVID-19 curbs
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday hit out at the opposition BJP for criticizing the Maharashtra Government after initially supporting it over the restrictions imposed by it to check the spread of COVID-19.
15 Feb 2021
MaharashtraOpen war in Maharashtra, BJP trying to destabilize government: Raut
Shiv Sena's firebrand leader Sanjay Raut has once again launched a sharp attack against former ally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of trying to destabilize the Maharashtra government.
