Shiv Sena Leader Faces Backlash For ‘Imported Maal’ Comment On Former BJP Member

Shiv Sena UBT leader Arvind Sawant sparked controversy by referring to Shaina NC, a former BJP leader who recently joined Shiv Sena, as “imported maal” (material), angering the BJP. During a media interaction, Sawant remarked, “She stayed all her life in the BJP… Imported material does not work here. Only original ‘maal’ works here,” referring to their candidate.