Mumbai, Dec. 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday slammed the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena over Minister Gulabrao Patil's "Lakshmi Darshan" remarks ahead of the local body polls in the state, asking the Election Commission to take cognisance of it.

Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Raut alleged that the ruling Mahayuti leaders are distributing cash in exchange for votes.

He said, "Municipal elections tomorrow, Shinde's gulabo gang has said that Lakshmi Darshan will be held. The Election Commission should take cognisance of the information. The minister has himself announced and in some places Rs 10,000 to Rs 15.000 are being given as Lakshmi Darshan."

This comes after Gulabrao Patil alle...