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**Summary:**

Sanjay Raut, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has ignited controversy with his upcoming book, “Paradise in Hell,” by making claims about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Raut alleges that Balasaheb Thackeray and Sharad Pawar helped Modi and Shah in the past when they faced political and legal difficulties, but the two leaders were ungrateful. He specifically mentions Pawar preventing Modi’s arrest during the 2002 Gujarat riots and Thackeray assisting Shah with bail in a murder case. Raut accuses Shah of orchestrating the split in the Shiv Sena. These claims have been strongly criticized by the ruling alliance and the BJP, who have dismissed Raut’s claims and advised him to stick to the facts. The BJP leaders further mocked Raut’s book with the suggestion of name change and inclusion of “facts” about the leader’s slang usage for the Thackeray family.

**News Article:**

**Raut’s Book Claims Modi, Shah Owes Debt to Thackeray, Pawar; Sparks Political Firestorm**

**MUMBAI -** Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s soon-to-be-released book, “Paradise in Hell,” has sent shockwaves through the political landscape with explosive allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. The book, which details Raut’s experiences in jail and delves into political machinations, has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies.

Raut claims that the late Shiv Sena Chief Balasaheb Thackeray and NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar provided crucial support to Modi and Shah during periods of political and legal turmoil, suggesting that the two leaders are now ungrateful for this past assistance.

“During the 2002 Gujarat riots, Mr. Pawar was instrumental in preventing the arrest of then-Gujarat Chief Minister Mr. Modi,” Raut alleges in the book. He further contends that Balasaheb Thackeray intervened to secure bail for Amit Shah during a murder case trial.

Raut has also accused Shah of orchestrating the split within the Shiv Sena.

The allegations have been met with swift and forceful denials from BJP leaders. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis dismissed the book as uninteresting and trivial, while other BJP figures have questioned Raut’s credibility and motives.

“His words make no sense,” stated BJP leader Chitra Wagh. “No matter what he writes, it will not impact Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Maharashtra.”

Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane mocked Raut, challenging him to include all the “facts” related to his slang usage with the Thackeray family, “He forgot a few pages; he did not include all the slang he used for the Thackeray family during the case to go with his affection for Balasaheb.”

The controversy surrounding Raut’s book is expected to escalate in the coming days, potentially adding fuel to the already charged political atmosphere in Maharashtra. The book launch ceremony is eagerly awaited, with many anticipating further revelations and reactions from the involved parties.

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