MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has said reports of possible merger between two factions of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra are nothing but a “fairy tale”. He said that Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule would not join Amit Shah’s faction.
“The reports have created confusion. This will be resolved within a day or two. There were no meetings between NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Praful Patel,” said Raut.
Besides this, Raut also talked about Rahul Gandhi’s comments on phone-tapping and has alleged that several top political leaders and military officials could be under tap. He has also predicted that major Political Changes can happen in the country by April-May. He also claimed that Narendra Modi will no longer be Prime Minister.
Sanjay Raut Calls NCP Merger Rumours ‘Fairy Tale’
Responding to merger rumours in the Nationalist Congress Party, Raut said that since both parties have separate political agenda, there is no way they are in talks.
“Both sides have different factions. One faction is trying to cling to power, while the other is desperate to get into power. No meeting took place yesterday. Supriya Sule and Praful Patel did not meet either,” he said.
He also questioned how the talks could happen when several leaders were present in the committee meeting.
“Everyone is there in the committee meeting. You have to understand news reporting. The meeting is held from 11 am to 5pm. How can they talk about merger?” he said.
Raut clarified that the merger rumours were just mere speculations.
“I say with full confidence that the news of a merger is nothing but a fairy tale. The entire matter will come to an end in a day or two. Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule will not join Amit Shah’s NCP,” he said.
Raut Blames BJP, Rival NCP Faction For Confusion
Raut also blamed BJP and rival NCP faction for sowing confusion.
“This is your Salim-Javed-style story. Praful Patel has more communication with Amit Shah. The BJP and the other side are deliberately spreading confusion,” he said.
Raut Alleges Phone-Tapping After Rahul Gandhi’s Comments
Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about phone-tapping Raut said that no prominent personality in the country is safe.
He alleged that the phones of several top political personalities like the President, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Sunetra Pawar could also be tapped.
Raut also alleged that phones of military officials are tapped.
“Whose phones are not being tapped in this country? The phones of the President, Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath, Devendra Fadnavis, Sunetra Pawar and military officers must also be getting tapped,” he said.
There is increasing restlessness in the government, he alleged.
“If phones are being tapped, people should abuse openly. There is restlessness within the government. The situation has reached a point where it is time to pack up and leave. But they will have to go,” he said.
Sanjay Raut Predicts Major Political Changes By April-May
Raut has also predicted that there could be major changes in the political landscape by April-May.
“By April-May, there will be major developments in the country’s politics. Narendra Modi will no longer remain Prime Minister. There are several different reasons behind this,” he said.
Asked about the basis of his claim he said it was based on his political analysis in Delhi.
“I am saying this on the basis of the political assessment I make in Delhi,” he added.
Raut Comments On Muffler Banner Issue
“The branding of the muffler is going on very well,” said Raut.