Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday sharply criticised the Maharashtra government over its handling of the flood situation in Marathwada, calling it a “matter of concern”.
He also announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold a ‘Marathwada Morcha’ led by party chief Uddhav Thackeray to protest the government’s inaction.
Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Raut said the government appeared more focused on welcoming the visiting British Prime Minister than addressing the severe distress faced by flood-hit regions.
“The flood situation in Marathwada is still a matter of concern, but the government is not serious. The government was busy welcoming the British Prime Minister. It was expected that Modi would come and make some announcements for the flood victims in Marathwada, but to pr