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Raut attacks Fadnavis government over Maharashtra law and order

2026-10-19 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday. He said the state was seeing shootings, murders, extortion and kidnappings, and claimed the home department was targeting opponents.

The story matters because it adds pressure on the state government over law and order. The reporting does not confirm the cases he mentioned or give the government’s full response.

What the reporting says

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over what he described as shootings, murders, extortion and kidnappings in the state. The publisher summary says he argued these claims vindicated “regime change” slogans and accused the home department of targeting opponents while letting miscreants operate freely. Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan also criticised the chief minister, but the reporting does not verify the underlying incidents or any official response.

Why it matters

Sanjay Raut on Monday attacked the Fadnavis government over law-and-order concerns in Maharashtra, according to the publisher summary. He linked his criticism to alleged shootings, murders, extortion and kidnappings, and said regime-change slogans were being validated. Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan also criticized the chief minister. The available reporting does not confirm the incidents or provide an official rebuttal.

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