Sanjay Raut Alleges Cash Offers To MPs; Mahua Moitra's Response Sparks Political Storm

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut alleged that MPs were being offered ₹15 crore each to switch sides. The claim came amid reports of "Operation Tiger," a purported move by the Eknath Shinde camp to bring several Shiv Sena UBT MPs into its fold before Parliament's Monsoon Session. Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra reacted sarcastically to Raut's allegation, questioning whether ₹15 crore was too little and hinting at wider inducements. While the Shinde camp claims that talks with multiple MPs and MLAs are in the final stages, the Uddhav Thackeray camp has dismissed the reports as political propaganda and insisted that the party remains united.