ABP Exclusive | Sanjay Raut Terms Shah-Pawar Meet 'Rumour To Destabilise Govt'; Rules Out COVID-19 Lockdown In Maharashtra

<p>Amit Shah's cryptic remark "everything need not be made public" continues to spark a buzz around the purported meeting between Union Home Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar. While on one hand, BJP continues to remain suspenseful of Shah-Pawar meeting, NCP on the other hand has denied the claims which has further intensified the traction.</p> <p>Now, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has also refuted all claims saying, no secret meeting was held between Shah and Pawar and the 'Union Home Minister is merely creating rumours and confusions.'</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/3fqX7GL Much Clamour, Amit Shah Hints At Meeting Sharad Pawar In Ahmedabad; Is Maha Vikas Aghadi Facing New Crisis?</a></strong></p> <p>Speaking exclusively with ABP News on Wednesday, Raut said that by spreading remours of secret meeting between Amit Shah and Pawar, the BJP is trying to destabilise the Maharashtra government but that won&rsquo;t happen.</p> <p>"Earlier I had said that if a senior MP meets Home Minister then there's nothing wrong in it but point is, why would they meet in dark instead of day time."</p> <p>Raut continued saying, "Later I got to know that Pawar flew to Ahmedabad in a special airplane on Friday night, Praful Patel was also with him and they stayed in the house of an industrialist of whom everyone is aware of. Amit Shah too landed Ahmedabad the same nigh but Pawar has denied of any meeting with Amit Shah. I completely trust Pawar."</p> <p>Last week, Amit Shah while speaking to media post campaigning for Assam and Bengal Assembly elections, did not gave any clarity on speculations over meeting between him and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar in Ahmedabad, but said, "Everything can't be made public."&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/3rErGvh Mumbai Prez Denies Sharad Pawar-Amit Shah Meet Speculations; Alleges BJP Is 'Spreading Rumours'</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Sanjay Raut Rules Out Complete Lockdown In Maharashtra</strong></p> <p>In conversation with ABP News over the Coronavirus situation in Maharashtra, Raut ruled out the possibility of complete lockdown in the state for now.</p> <p>Citing weak economic conditions of the country, Raut said, "We have all seen what the poors and weaker sections have gone through during nation-wide lockdown. In the first phase, people came forward to help each other, contributed in large sums but if second lockdown happens, our economy will depreciate further."</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://ift.tt/3ua88k4 Covid Update: Lockdown In Aurangabad Cancelled; Nashik Introduces Rs 5 Charges For Hour-Long Market Visit</a></strong></p> <p>The Shiv Sena leader said that the government is trying to avoid the situation of second lockdown and will work on measures so that social distancing can be maintained. He said that more restrictions will be imposed soon in order to curb the spread of deadly Coronavirus.</p>

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