Shiv Sena's chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut expressed solidarity with Mamata Banerjee
Mumbai:
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut today alleged that the Election Commission's decision to bar West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from campaigning for 24 hours was taken at the behest of the BJP.
This was a "direct attack on democracy" and sovereignty of independent institutions of the country, Sanjay Raut claimed in a tweet.
The Sena's chief spokesperson expressed solidarity with Mamata Banerjee, while calling her "Bengal Tigress".
Assembly elections are currently being held in 8 phases in West Bengal.
The Shiv Sena, which is not contesting the polls, has extended its support to Mamata Banerjee, who heads the Trinamool Congress (TMC).