Sanjay Raut alleges foul play on Election Commission

Sanjay Raut allegations on EC: Sanjay Raut has earned a reputation for speaking negatively about others and falsely accusing them. His penchant for spreading rumours and causing problems for others has caused a great deal of frustration and anger among his peers. However, Sanjay Raut has gone too far this time by falsely accusing the Election Commission (EC). His recent accusations have elevated his careless behaviour to a new level. Such an accusation is not only baseless, but also extremely damaging to the democratic fabric of the country.

His inclination in spreading rumours and slandering others has earned him a reputation among his political colleagues. He has been known to make false accusations against others and frequently exploits people’s silence for his own gain. This has caused a lot of friction between Sanjay Raut and the people around him, as many have come to see him as a nincompoop and unreliable.

Sanjay Raut: The Cashier

On Sunday, Sanjay Raut asserted that a “deal of 2000 crore” had been struck to “buy” the Shiv Sena party name and its “bow and arrow” emblem. Earlier, the Election Commission had ruled that the “bow and arrow” election symbol be given to the Eknath Shinde-led faction after recognising it as the legitimate Shiv Sena.

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In a tweet, Raut claimed that the 2,000 crore figure was an estimate and that it was 100% accurate. He also told reporters that the information came from a builder with ties to the current administration. He claimed that “the EC’s decision is a deal,” and he specifically targeted the BJP and its leaders.

#WATCH शिवसेना और उसका निशान (तीर-कमान) चिह्न छीना गया है और ऐसा करने के लिए इस मामले में अब तक 2,000 करोड़ रुपए की लेनदेन हुई है: उद्धव ठाकरे गुट के नेता व सांसद संजय राउत, मुंबई pic.twitter.com/6hyQHLjMZr
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) February 19, 2023

In a 78-page order on the protracted battle for control of the Shiv Sena, the EC allowed the Uddhav Thackeray faction to keep the “flaming torch” poll emblem until the conclusion of the Assembly bypolls in the state.

The BJP response

On Sunday, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Union Home Minister Amit Shah exchanged gunfire in a dispute over the Shiv Sena’s bow and arrow. Uddhav Thackeray received criticism from Amit Shah for “betraying” the BJP in 2019 by by forming alliances with the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party.

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“Uddhav fell at Sharad Pawar’s feet to become chief minister,” Amit Shah said. While Amit Shah was criticising Uddhav, Uddhav referred to Amit Shah as “Mogambo” and claimed that before the 2019 election, he agreed that a Shivsainik would become chief minister.

“Didn’t we contest the 2019 election under Devendra Fadnavis?” Wasn’t there a small photo of Uddhav and a bigger photo of Modi Ji? But after the results, Uddhav forgot about all the ideologies, and he fell at the feet of Sharad Pawar to become the chief minister. “We don’t have any lust for power,” Amit Shah said.

This verbal battle can be understood, but Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut must use his limited intellect to do so, and he must understand that the Election Commission is made up of diverse individuals with varying beliefs, values, and rules and principles.

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Sanjay Raut’s accusations not only undermine the efforts of those working hard to create a better society but also negatively impact the individuals who belong to the EC and other reputed institutions. His behaviour not only creates a divide but also promotes negativity and distrust, which are detrimental to the growth and progress of the institutional body.

Individuals like Sanjay Raut must understand that their actions have serious consequences. Instead of making false accusations and spreading negativity, they should try to focus their energy on positive actions and better ideas that can result in real change.