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Raut, Sarnaik Spar Over Shinde's Auto Driver Remark

Raut and Sarnaik engage in war of words, Shinde's past as auto driver discussed

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 26 August 2026 at 07:46 pm
Raut, Sarnaik Spar Over Shinde's Auto Driver Remark

A war of words has erupted between Shiv Sena leaders Sanjay Raut and Pratap Sarnaik over Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's past as an auto driver.

Sanjay Raut recently reminded Shinde of his humble beginnings as an auto driver, which drew a sharp retort from Sarnaik.

Sarnaik stated that even an auto driver can become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, implying that Shinde's past does not define his current position.

The exchange between Raut and Sarnaik is the latest in a series of verbal spats between the two Shiv Sena factions.

The Shiv Sena party has been embroiled in a bitter split since Shinde rebelled against the party leadership in June, leading to a change in government in Maharashtra.

Raut, who is a loyalist of Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, has been critical of Shinde and his faction, often questioning their legitimacy.

Sarnaik, on the other hand, has been a vocal supporter of Shinde, defending his decision to rebel against the party leadership.

The ongoing feud between the two Shiv Sena factions has led to a bitter and divisive political landscape in Maharashtra.

The state has witnessed several instances of verbal spats and public disagreements between leaders of the two factions, with no end to the infighting in sight.

As the political drama unfolds, it remains to be seen how the situation will play out and what implications it will have for the state of Maharashtra.

The ongoing power struggle between the two Shiv Sena factions has significant implications for the state's politics and governance, and it is likely to have a lasting impact on the political landscape of Maharashtra.

Frequently asked questions

What was the context of Raut's reminder to Shinde about his auto driver past?

Raut reminded Shinde of his humble beginnings as an auto driver in a recent statement, which drew a retort from Sarnaik.

What was Sarnaik's response to Raut's reminder?

Sarnaik stated that even an auto driver can become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, implying that Shinde's past does not define his current position.

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