Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday took a dig at MNS chief Raj Thackeray, saying doubts arise in the minds of people when an organization formed to protect the pride of Maharashtra supports its "enemies". .



Raut's comments come a day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Thackeray announced his unconditional support to the ruling 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP in the state and support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.



The MNS leader did not say whether his party, which has not fielded any candidate so far, would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.



Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Raut said his party is fighting for the pride of Maharashtra.

He alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken "all corrupt persons" into its fold."Businesses are being chased away from Maharashtra, attempts are being made to break and cripple Mumbai. Under such circumstances, if a party built for the pride of Maharashtra supports the enemies of Maharashtra, then there is a doubt in the minds of people It arises that he (Raj Thackeray) will have to do so." Answer the questions,” Raut said.

Addressing his party's annual rally on Gudi Padwa (the traditional Maharashtra New Year that symbolizes new beginnings, auspiciousness) on Tuesday, Ra Thackeray said he hoped PM Modi would focus on the concerns of the youth and help the state. Should get a bigger share. Central revenue, taking into account the taxes paid by it.He said, "I have no expectations. When a strong leadership is needed in the country, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will unconditionally support BJP, Shiv Sena, National Conference. This is only for Narendra Modi."



He had also attacked his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Raut for criticizing Modi.

In 2019, Uddhav Thackeray broke ties with long-term ally BJP over the issue of sharing the chief ministerial post and formed the government in alliance with the Congress and the NCP (then undivided).Shiv Sena faced a split in June 2022 when most of its MLAs, now under the leadership of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, rebelled against the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray. After the rebellion, Uddhav Thackeray left the post of CM.