Ahead of the verdict in the Shiv Sena MLA disqualification case, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut questioned the timing of an upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, reported news agency ANI.

Alleging that PM Modi is "well aware" of the verdict in advance, Sanjay Raut said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is "illegally" running the government, reported ANI.