‘Hang Me If You Want, But…’: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut On ‘Chor Mandal’ Remark Row

MumbaiShiv Sena’s Uddhav Thackeray faction leader Sanjay Raut has once again challenged the Eknath Shinde government of the state to hang him if they want. , Talking to reporters, the Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP said that they (Shinde government) had put him in jail earlier, now they can hang him if they want but they cannot stop him from saying what is right.

He also said that he and his faction leaders are ready to make any sacrifice if needed, but those in power in Maharashtra cannot suppress their voice.

Raut also took to Twitter and tweeted that ‘freedom comes with sacrifice’.



In view of his objectionable remarks, the Privileges Committee of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will meet today and discuss what action can be taken against Raut. Yogesh Sagar said, “The Privileges Committee of the Vidhan Sabha will hold a meeting today and discuss what action to take. There is a high possibility of decisions making things difficult for Sanjay Raut. He was issued a notice over the controversial remarks.” ”

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into Sanjay Raut’s alleged “thieves” and “thieves house” remarks. BJP leader Atul Bhatkalkar submitted a notice of breach of privilege against Raut to Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar. Responding to this, Narvekar said he would inquire into the matter and adjourned the House for the day following uproar over Raut’s remarks.

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly has sought reply from Shiv Sena (UBT) MP by Friday (March 3) evening on breach of privilege notice served by members of ruling ally Bharatiya Janata Party. However, Raut, who is currently visiting Sangli, told media persons that he has “not received any notice” so far, adding that it is a legal matter and he needs time to file his reply. Will be “I have already gone to jail… If I don’t submit the answer, will I be hanged?” replied Raut, who is under fire for his alleged ‘chor mandal’ remark that angered state legislators.

On Thursday, Deputy Chairperson of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Dr. Neelam Gorhe directed him to file his reply on a similar notice from the Upper House within seven days.

Ambadas Danve, Leader of the Opposition in the Opposition Sena (UBT) Council, has given a separate notice of breach of privilege against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, calling the opposition ‘traitors’ after he boycotted the session. Tea-party on last Sunday.

The chief minister on Thursday clarified that his statement was meant for Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Nawab Malik, who is currently in jail for alleged deals with the mafia.

Responding immediately, Raut said that even his statement (‘chor mandal’) was directed at CM Shinde’s Shiv Sena MLAs and not the entire legislature. A day earlier, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar expressed his reservation on the formation of the committee excluding Shiv Sena (UBT) members, but apart from including the complainant in the panel, Raut questioned the legality and guidelines of such a move. Rajya Sabha member. Meeting.