Sanjay Raut claims Congress MLC offered ₹20 cr to switch loyalties; legislator refutes allegation
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that a Congress MLC was offered ₹20 crore to switch parties, a claim the legislator and BJP officials have denied. The incident reflects ongoing tensions regarding political poaching in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
Allegations of horse-trading continue to influence the political climate and stability of state-level governance in India.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday (July 5, 2026) claimed Maharashtra Congress MLC Dhiraj Lingade was offered ₹20 crore to switch loyalties, a charge denied by the legislator himself.
The article presents the accusation alongside the denials from the accused and opposing political parties.
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