# Maharashtra political controversy involving Sanjay Raut

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maharashtra-political-controversy-involving-sanjay-raut
> Updated: 2026-10-21T18:06:03.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut sparked a political dispute following social media comments regarding violent anti-government protests in Albania. Raut claimed protesters burned the Albanian Supreme Court to protest a prime minister allegedly being shielded by the judiciary, suggesting that countries, “especially India”, should learn from such events.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the opposition of encouraging anarchy and threatening constitutional institutions. Raut later clarified that his remarks were intended as a warning rather than a threat, maintaining his faith in the Indian judiciary.

In related political developments, Sanjay Nirupam criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership, specifically targeting Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut. Nirupam described Raut’s remarks regarding Union Home Minister Amit Shah as disrespectful and urged political leaders to maintain decorum.

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### 2026-10-21: Sanjay Nirupam criticizes Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Nirupam criticized Uddhav Thackeray's political alliances and condemned Sanjay Raut's remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanjay-nirupam-criticizes-uddhav-thackeray-and-sanjay-raut

### 2026-10-20: Sanjay Raut sparks political row over Albania protest remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut faces BJP criticism after a social media post citing Albanian protests as a “lesson” for India, sparking accusations of threatening constitutional institutions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sanjay-raut-sparks-political-row-over-albania-protest-remarks

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