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What arguments could be made to support or refute Raut’s claim that keeping the Home department with the Shiv Sena could have saved the MVA government?
**Host:** Joining us today is political analyst Dr. Shalini Gupta to discuss the recent statements by Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut regarding the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. Dr. Gupta, Raut claims the MVA government could have been saved if the Home department had remained with the Shiv Sena. What are your thoughts on this?
**Dr. Gupta:** It’s certainly an interesting claim, and one that has reignited the debate surrounding the MVA’s downfall. Raut argues that keeping the Home portfolio within the Shiv Sena would have maintained a crucial balance of power and perhaps prevented the simmering tensions that ultimately led to the government’s collapse. Now, whether this is simply hindsight on Raut’s part or a genuine missed opportunity is something that political observers will continue to debate.
**Host:** Raut’s statement also seems to be positioning the Shiv Sena UBT as a more stable alternative to the current opposition. Do you think this strategy will resonate with voters?
**Dr. Gupta:** That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? The Shiv Sena UBT is undoubtedly trying to differentiate itself from the Shinde Sena, which is seen by many as having aligned itself too closely with the BJP. Highlighting their perceived stability and contrasting it with the perceived instability of the existing opposition could be a way to woo voters disillusioned with the current political landscape. However, it’s important to remember that the Shiv Sena UBT itself is still grappling with internal tensions and finding its footing after the split.
**Host:** Do you think voters will buy into Raut’s narrative? Could this be a turning point for the Shiv Sena UBT?
