“Jairam Ramesh sought Maoist Raut’s release”: Sambit Patra
BJP leader Sambit Patra on Monday alleged in the Lok Sabha that Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had written to the then Congress government in Maharashtra seeking the release of Mahesh Raut during his tenure as a Union Minister.
Raising the issue during the proceedings, Patra termed the move inappropriate and claimed that Raut was a Maoist. He further alleged that Ramesh had used his position as a minister to intervene with the state government by writing a letter requesting Raut’s release.
The remarks come amid ongoing political tensions between the BJP and the Indian National Congress, with both parties frequently clashing over issues such as national security and alleged links to extremist elements. Patra’s statements have added to the intensifying political exchange, with the BJP seeking to target the Congress over the claim.
There was no immediate response from the Congress or Jairam Ramesh regarding the allegations at the time of reporting.
