Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that the Bharat Ratna awards announced by the Centre are being conferred for "political benefits" ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, reported the ANI.

"Bharat Ratna is given after seeing the political benefits of it," Sanjay Raut said while addressing a press conference in Mumbai on Sunday, as per the ANI.