BJP leader Vivekanand Gupta has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut for allegedly making "derogatory" remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public gathering in Maharashtra.

According to Gupta's complaint, Raut criticised Prime Minister Modi during a speech in Sangli by using Aurangzeb's birthplace. Gupta has requested the Election Commission to take action against Raut and begin legal procedures against him, stated an ANI report. The report further stated that the complaint claimed Raut's statement comparing Prime Minister Modi to Aurangzeb is offensive and divisive. It claims that such comments have the potential to exacerbate communal tensions and promote conflict among various populations.