Following Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut's reservations about the BJP's victories in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh assembly elections, Maharashtra Minister of Relief and Rehabilitation Anil Bhaidas Patil responded, urging Raut to respect the people's mandate, stated a report in ANI. 

According to the report, earlier on Monday, Raut questioned the victories, suggesting that elections be held on paper to allay fears, especially after the BJP's victories over the Congress in the aforementioned states.