Need to strengthen UPA to stop formation of UPA-II, says Sanjay Raut

Speaking to reporters in Delhi on Friday, Sanjay Raut said that there was an urgent need to strengthen the UPA as “some people in Delhi” are preparing to form UPA-II.

A day after stirring the pot with his remark that Sharad Pawar and not Congress should lead the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut defended his statement on Friday. Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Sanjay Raut said that there was an urgent need to strengthen the UPA as “some people in Delhi” are preparing to form UPA-II. Replying to a question, Sanjay Raut said the “drama” of forming “third, fourth or fifth fronts” has failed so far, hence the existing UPA needs to be strengthened.