Raut seeks action against rebel MP Sanjay Patil over 'threats'; Fadnavis says police will act
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has requested police action against rebel MP Sanjay Dina Patil, alleging that Patil threatened to kill protesters with bombs. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has responded by stating that the police will take appropriate action against anyone issuing such threats.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the intense political instability and factional conflict within Maharashtra's ruling coalition and the broader Shiv Sena party.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday (June 25, 2026) wrote a letter to Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, seeking action against MP Sanjay Dina Patil, who recently joined the ruling Shiv Sena , over his alleged comment about "throwing bombs" at protesters.
The article presents both sides of the political dispute and quotes the Chief Minister's neutral stance on law enforcement.
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