Raju Patil Responds to Ravindra Chavan's 'Big Friend' Remark Amidst MNS-BJP Speculation
Kalyan Dombivli
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News18•13-01-2026, 22:13
Raju Patil Responds to Ravindra Chavan's 'Big Friend' Remark Amidst MNS-BJP Speculation
- •BJP state president Ravindra Chavan hinted at a 'big friend' joining BJP after an MNS leader switched parties.
- •Former MNS MLA Raju Patil reacted, stating his loyalty to MNS cannot be bought by friendship, money, or intimidation.
- •Patil challenged Chavan to name him directly, promising a response then.
- •The political speculation arose during the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation elections, where BJP saw many unopposed victories.
- •Patil also criticized alleged money distribution and suspicious activities in Dombivli during elections, questioning the local culture.
Why It Matters: Raju Patil firmly denies defection rumors, challenging Ravindra Chavan to explicitly name him.
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