The case against Pawar was filed in connection with Rs 25,000 crore scam in the Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB). The timing of Raut's meeting with Pawar was also interesting as the Shiv Sena is engaged in seat-sharing talks with the BJP for upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Coming out of the meeting, Raut said he has family relations with Pawar. Earlier on Friday, Raut said the ED case against Pawar has acquired political colours. "I see this development (ED case) from the point of view of the next month's assembly elections.

Source: dna September 28, 2019 17:26 UTC