Sanjay Raut, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized the ruling parties in Maharashtra following the police seizure of ₹5 crore in cash from a car in Pune. He linked the money to Shiv Sena MLA Shahjibapu Patil and alleged that more cash was being distributed to MLAs ahead of the assembly elections. Raut accused the Election Commission of inaction, claiming that corruption is rampant within the govt.