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Sanjay Raut: News

Sanjay Raut is a senior Shiv Sena leader, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, and Executive Editor of the party mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, a Marathi language daily. He was first elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2004 from Maharashtra. He was re-elected for his second term in 2010 and for a third in 2016. During his time in the Rajya Sabha, Raut has served as a member in the Committee on Home Affairs; Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation; Committee on Food, Consumer Affairs, and Public Distribution; and Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Power. In 2019, he wrote ‘Thackeray’, a biopic on the life of Shiv Sena founder and life-long President, Bal Keshav Thackeray. After the latter passed away in 2012, Raut took over as the editor of his newspaper, ‘Saamana’. He is often in the news for his controversial and aggressive statements.

07 Jun 2025
Raj Thackeray

Maharashtra: Uddhav hints at possible alliance with Raj Thackeray

Speculation is rife about a possible political alliance between estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Maharashtra.

Sena (UBT) open to MNS alliance for upcoming civic polls

The Shiv Sena (UBT) has expressed its willingness to form an alliance with the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), led by Raj Thackeray.

18 May 2025
Asaduddin Owaisi

'Boycott this baraat...': Raut slams delegation diplomacy on 'Operation Sindoor'

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticized the Indian government's decision to send seven all-party delegations to world capitals.

20 Apr 2025
Devendra Fadnavis

Amid Raj, Uddhav Thackeray reunion hint, 'zero' formula jibe

Maharashtra's Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray are hinting at a possible reunion after decades, in a significant political development.

31 Mar 2025
Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Modi retiring? Shiv Sena's big claim after RSS office visit 

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena leader, has made a bold claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning to retire in September.

24 Mar 2025
Devendra Fadnavis

Jaya Bachchan questions 'freedom of speech' amid Kunal Kamra's controversy

Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan has publicly defended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra amid the raging row over his latest comments.

24 Mar 2025
Eknath Shinde

Kunal Kamra calls Shinde 'gaddar;' Sena workers vandalize his venue 

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is in hot waters after his 'joke' on Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde.