Fresh off BJP’s dominant performance in Maharashtra civic polls, Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) unleashed a tirade against ‘Jaychands,’ claiming their treachery paved the way for the saffron surge. The elections covered dozens of local bodies, with Mahayuti securing commanding leads.
Raut’s presser painted a grim picture of opposition sabotage. ‘Jaychands in our midst rejoiced at BJP’s win,’ he charged, weaving a narrative of covert deals and weakened resolves that squandered voter discontent against the government.
Breakdown of results reveals BJP’s edge in urban and rural pockets alike, aided by strategic alliances. Raut spotlighted Thane and Bhiwandi outcomes as stark examples of alleged betrayals derailing MVA hopes.
Enter Shaina NC, whose blistering comeback dismissed Raut’s claims outright. ‘Time for Raut to stop hallucinating Jaychands and start building alliances. BJP won hearts, not through betrayal,’ she quipped, crediting EVM-free voter preference for their policies.
These polls serve as a litmus test for state-wide sentiments, bolstering CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ positions. Raut’s rhetoric, while energizing cadres, exposes MVA’s coordination woes post-split.
Looking ahead, the ‘Jaychand’ controversy may linger, influencing seat-sharing talks. Shaina NC’s poise underscores BJP’s confidence, setting the stage for an intense electoral showdown.