In the latest trends from the Maharashtra Assembly elections-2024, the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance has gained a significant lead, ahead on 216 seats, while the Congress-led Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance trails behind with 57 seats. As these trends unfold, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has openly questioned the legitimacy of the results, suggesting they do not reflect the true will of Maharashtra’s people.
Raut expressed his skepticism about the reported results, insisting, “This cannot be the decision of the people of Maharashtra. We know what the people of Maharashtra want.” He voiced doubt over the authenticity of the Mahayuti’s lead, stating that he is “not ready to believe the results that have come out.” According to Raut, his understanding of the political landscape indicated a different trajectory for the public's votes.
Additionally, Raut linked the election trends to recent controversies involving prominent business tycoon Gautam Adani. He speculated that the shift in voting patterns may be an attempt to divert public attention from allegations of corruption against Adani. Raut noted, “Two days ago, Gautam Adani was accused of corruption. BJP's secret was revealed in that. This has been done to divert attention from that.” He hinted that efforts to influence the results had been pre-planned, adding, “Preparations for this were going on from before.”
Raut also alluded to concerns about Maharashtra’s future, claiming that the election trends might align with moves to benefit corporate interests. He stated, “We opposed Maharashtra, Mumbai going into Gautam Adani's pocket. That is why such results were imposed on Maharashtra. This cannot be the decision of the people.”
His remarks highlight the opposition’s apprehensions about the fairness of the electoral process and suggest a larger narrative at play regarding Maharashtra’s political and economic landscape. Raut’s statements underscore the growing divide between political factions in Maharashtra and reflect the broader concerns over corporate influence and transparency in Indian politics.
(PRAKASH KUMAR PANDEY)
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