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Sanjay Raut’s Book Alleges Pawar and Thackeray Shielded Modi and Shah During UPA Era

The memoir claims BJP leaders later betrayed their benefactors, sparking tensions in Maharashtra politics ahead of its formal launch.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar had opposed the arrest of then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi during the UPA regime, arguing that action against a democratically elected leader would be inappropriate. (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Sanjay Raut’s memoir, 'Narkatil Swarg,' alleges that Sharad Pawar and Balasaheb Thackeray intervened to prevent the arrest of Narendra Modi and secure bail for Amit Shah during the UPA government’s tenure.
  • The book claims Pawar opposed Modi’s arrest in a UPA cabinet meeting, while Thackeray made a decisive call to assist Shah during his legal troubles.
  • Raut accuses Modi and Shah of repaying this support by turning against their benefactors and orchestrating splits in their parties after rising to power.
  • BJP leaders, including Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, have dismissed the allegations as fictional and politically motivated.
  • The book’s formal launch, featuring prominent political figures, is set to deepen ongoing factional tensions in Maharashtra’s political landscape.