Sanjay Raut says, govt's handling of guardian ministers' appointment cites internal discord in alliance

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut on Monday alleged that the state governments handling of the appointment of guardian minister was a sign of internal discord in the alliance PTI reportedThe Mahayuti government on Saturday announced guardian ministers for 36 districts of the state but a day later issued an order to stay the appointments for Nashik and Raigad districtsNCPs Aditi Tatkare was appointed as the guardian minister for Raigad while BJP leader Girish Mahajan was given the responsibility of Nashik PTI citedTalking to PTI reporters Raut said The government is failing to manage its internal conflicts Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shindes anger over the allocation of guardian ministers is clear and his authority is being questionedThe Rajya Sabha MP was commenting on reports of Eknath Shindes dissatisfaction over the appointments for Raigad and NashikHe also hinted that the state Industries Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant might be groomed as a possible replacement for Shinde PTI citedAccording to PTI sources Shinde has suddenly left for Daregaon officially citing personal reasons for his fourday visit However political insiders speculate that his departure was connected to his dissatisfaction over the portfoliosRaut claimed that the growing discord could lead to a shift in the power dynamicsIt seems Uday Samant is being groomed as a possible replacement for Shinde If Shinde cannot control his ministers how can he lead he questionedAmid reports of discontent Ministers Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Girish Mahajan have left for Daregaon to meet Eknath Shinde and address his concerns CM Devendra Fadnavis is currently in Davos for the World Economic ForumAaditya Thackeray criticises delay in guardian minister appointments for Nashik and RaigadShiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday criticised the postponement of the appointment of Guardian Ministers for Nashik and Raigad districtsIn a stronglyworded social media post Aaditya Thackeray expressed his dismay over the unexpected postponement of the appointment of Guardian Ministers for Nashik and Raigad districtsThackeray criticised the decision labelling it an insult to the ministers already declared and questioning the Maharashtra Chief Ministers handling of the situation while he is abroadWhat exactly is going on Thackeray wrote in a post on X highlighting the unusual nature of the postponement and the introduction of a new concept of coguardian minister which he noted had been suspended shortly after its introduction He accused certain ministers of exerting undue pressure on the Maharashtra Chief Minister despite their ministerial appointments referring to them as selfish traitorous ministersThackeray further said that these ministers are prioritising personal gains over public service calling for a sense of responsibility and shame among them He pointed out the Maharashtra Chief Ministerrsquos tolerance of what he described as bullying by a few individuals asking why such actions are being permitted and why the significant responsibilities of the Guardian Minister posts are being postponedWith inputs from Agencies