Sanjay Raut advised to stay away from crowd, public gatherings: Mystery deepens around Shiv Sena's leader health

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader, said on Friday he has developed serious health issues and has been advised not to mingle with people. Raut is undergoing medical treatment for the same. Raut, a fierce critic of the BJP and a vocal voice of the Opposition, shared a note on social media for his party workers and supporters and informed that he will return to the political arena for after the New Year. Raut, in a post on X, also expressed hope that he will be in good health by next year.

Sanjay Raut health update

According to the note, Sanjay Raut has been advised not to mingle with the crowd. Raut, in a post on X, also expressed hope that he will be in good health by next year.

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He wrote, "You all have always believed in me and loved me, but now, suddenly, some serious deterioration has come to light in my health. Treatment is underway, and I will come out of this soon. As per medical advice, I have been restricted from going out and mixing with crowds. There is no way around it."

"I am sure that I will recover well and come to meet you in the new year. May your love and blessings remain the same," the note added. A bitter critic of the ruling BJP and a vocal voice of the Opposition in Maharashtra, the Rajya Sabha MP is known for his daily media interactions. Raut was expected to take part in the Opposition parties' protest against the Election Commission on November 1.

Wishes pour in for Sanjay Raut

Messages of concern and support flooded social media on Friday after Sanjay Raut announced that he is stepping away from public life due to a “serious health issue.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes for a speedy recovery to Raut. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, said, "Praying for your speedy recovery and good health, Sanjay Raut ji."

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Raut replied in Hindi, saying, “Respected Prime Minister Ji, thank you! My family is grateful to you! Jai Hind! Jai Maharashtra!” Jitendra Awhad, a former Maharashtra housing minister from the NCP, said Raut’s decision to step back due to ill health showed the seriousness of his condition.

“Shiv Sena leader Sanjayji Raut has also decided to take a break from social life for a few days due to his ill health.”

"Mr. Raut is a fighter leader. There is confidence that he will soon make a strong comeback. Wishing him excellent and robust health, and that his condition improves at the earliest..," he wrote on X.

AICC in-charge for Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh, Rajani Patil, noted that Raut’s health had “suddenly deteriorated.

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“MP Sanjay Raut's health suddenly deteriorated. A bold personality who was not even afraid to go to jail. May his health recover as soon as possible and he return to social and political work—this is my sincere wish..”

Rais Shaikh, MLA from Bhiwandi (East), said he was praying for Raut’s swift recovery. "Wishing Sanjay Raut Ji a speedy recovery. Praying for his good health and strength. May he return soon with renewed energy and continue his dedicated service to Maharashtra and the people," he wrote.

(With PTI inputs)