Last update: July 31, 2022, 4:28 PM IST
The Sena leader has denied any wrongdoing and alleged that he is being targeted for political vendetta. (File Photo: ANI)
The ED on Sunday searched Rawat’s residence in Mumbai in connection with the money laundering case.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that if Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut is innocent, he should not fear action against the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Speaking to reporters in Aurangabad, Shinde said, “Raut has declared that he has done nothing wrong. If so, why are they afraid of investigation? let it happen If you are innocent, why fear?” ED searched Rawat’s residence in Mumbai on Sunday in connection with the money laundering case.
In a tweet after the agency started searching his place, Rawat said, “I swear by late Balasaheb Thackeray that I have nothing to do with any scam,” Shiv Sena leader Arjun Khotkar. On his statement that he joined the rebel Sena camp because he was forced by circumstances, the chief minister said, “Did we invite him? Do not come to us or BJP out of fear of ED or under any pressure.
Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Maharashtra also said that Rawat should not fear ED action if he has not done anything wrong. Former minister Girish Mahajan said, “Sanjay Rawat is unnecessarily invoking late Bala Sahib Thackeray and inciting Sena workers against the central government. If he has not done anything wrong then he should not fear anything.” “I don’t understand why he is remembering late Bala Sahib Thackeray by tweeting. People should have faith in government and judiciary. Should.
Another BJP leader and former MP Kurt Soumya said Rawat is currently under investigation, and no charges have been filed against him. “He should not make any political comments now. If he is found involved (in any irregularity), he should face action.”
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