Hingoli, Nov. 30 -- A major political crisis has erupted within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance following an early-morning police raid on Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar's residence in Kalamnuri, Hingoli district. Santosh Bangar confirm on Saturday, that approximately 100 police personnel conducted the operation.
Shiv Sena MLC Hemant Patil alleged the raid violated constitutional protocols, as prior written permission from the Assembly Speaker is mandatory before searching an elected representative's residence.
Sena leaders have accused BJP MLA Tanaji Mutkule of orchestrating the action. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has taken cognisance of the matter, and the Sena leadership plans to lodge a formal protest with Chief Minister D...