Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut has sparked controversy by sharing a picture on X (formerly Twitter) of an individual resembling BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule gambling in a casino in Macau. Raut asserted that the leader incurred a loss of Rs 3.50 crore during a single night of gambling at the casino.
Meanwhile, Nana Patole commented on the photo tweeted by Sanjay Raut, stating “Maharashtra is currently facing a drought situation. In such circumstances, the photo tweeted by Sanjay Raut appears to be that of the BJP state president, and it should be investigated. The state home minister should verify if this is true. There should be an inquiry into this. If necessary, a CBI probe should be conducted."
On Monday, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction leader Sanjay Raut posted a picture on his official social media account alleging that Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MLC chief from Nagpur, was engaged in gambling at a casino in Macau.
Sanjay Raut asserted that the photograph was captured during the leader's gambling session inside a Macau casino. He expressed criticism, stating that while Maharashtra is grappling with the challenges of the Maratha protectorate, the mentioned leader is reportedly occupied with gambling activities in Macau. Raut encouraged users to zoom in on the photo to verify whether the person depicted in the gambling scene is indeed Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
Sanjay Raut continued his claims, stating that the photograph was taken at midnight on Sunday, November 19, at the Veneshine Casino in Macau. According to him, eyewitnesses have attested that the leader in question incurred a loss of around Rs 3.50 crore during the gambling session at the casino.