‘Be cautious’: Sanjay Raut warns of ‘Nepal-like situation in any country,’ tags PM Modi and BJP in post on unrest

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Sanjay Raut on Tuesday took purpose at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP whereas commenting on the political turmoil in neighbouring Nepal, the place Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned following violent protests in opposition to a social media ban and corruption.Raut shared a video of arson and avenue unrest from Kathmandu on X (previously Twitter) and wrote, “Nepal today… this situation can arise in any country. Beware! Bharat Mata ki Jai, Vande Mataram.” He additionally tagged PM Modi and the BJP in his post, making his goal of criticism clear.

His feedback got here hours after Oli stepped down in the wake of huge youth-led demonstrations that turned violent, leaving no less than 19 individuals useless. The protests, sparked by a controversial determination to dam social media platforms, quickly escalated into broader anger over authorities corruption and nepotism.

Raut’s post triggered a right away debate on social media. Supporters echoed his warning about corruption and suppression of dissent, whereas critics accused him of stoking unrest. One person, Alok Ranjan, questioned, “Is this a threat, a conspiracy, or a warning? You should know that the dream you have will not be fulfilled in India.” Another person, Sunny, wrote: “You think India is Sri Lanka? Try and see, we will burn Lanka, not India.”By invoking the unrest in Nepal and tagging Modi straight, Raut has sought to underline what he sees because the dangers of ignoring public anger in India. His warning, “this situation can arise in any country”, has sparked political ripples, setting off one more spherical of warfare of phrases between the opposition and the ruling occasion.