The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has said that Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has lost the backing of his party colleagues and ministers of coalition, because there has been no response to his suggestion that the people in the government should speak up in support of him following the actions from Central agencies.

BJP leader Ashish Shelar said Raut has been left to fend for himself. “Raut fought for the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, but he is alone now. Neither Sena leaders nor the boss of the NCP are speaking in favour of him. We are worried. Unfortunately Raut is alone,” said Shelar at the party office.