After Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut abused MPs who are looking to switch to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, the latter's spokesperson, Sanjay Nirupam, criticised him. "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects...collapse of...leadership," Nirupam said. "They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers...MLAs and MPs...dissatisfied," he added.