A Surprising Meeting: Sanjay Raut and Former VP Dhankhar

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut met former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last year due to alleged health issues. Raut expressed delight over their meeting, while Sena suggested Dhankhar's resignation was politically motivated, sparking speculation about government pressure. Raut also edits Sena's Saamana.

Sanjay Raut, a prominent leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), met with former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, whose resignation last year stirred political controversy. Raut described the interaction as delightful, though he withheld details about the meeting's location.

In a recent editorial published in Saamana, Shiv Sena's mouthpiece, the party alluded to Dhankhar's resignation being orchestrated by the ruling BJP government due to his discussions with opposition leaders. This assertion has rekindled debates over potential political pressure influencing Dhankhar's decision.

Raut, a key figure in the Shiv Sena and the executive editor of Saamana, has played an active role in framing the political narrative surrounding the former Vice President's sudden exit from office in July 2025.