Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut attacked the BJP after seven AAP Rajya Sabha members defected, saying the party’s appetite is endless. Using the Bakasur myth, he claimed the move reflects wealthy MPs seeking protection and political cover. Raut also said he faced similar pressure to join the BJP earlier, framing the defections as a symptom of coercion rather than conviction.
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