An FIR has been registered against Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Sunil Raut, the brother of party leader Sanjay Raut, for allegedly making offensive remarks against rival Shiv Sena leader Suvarna Karanje.
Sunil Raut and Karanje are contesting against each other in Mumbai’s Vikhroli assembly seat in the upcoming November 20 elections.
The Sena (UBT) candidate allegedly made the remarks at an event in Tagore Nagar area of suburban Vikhroli on October 27. The video went viral on social media.
Following a complaint by Karanje, Mumbai police on Monday registered a case against Sunil Raut under relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections, including 79 (insult to modesty of woman), PTI reports, citing an official.
Results of the Maharashtra elections will be announced on November 23.