New Delhi, July 15 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday dismissed the "low-level" remarks made by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, asserting that it is beneath him to even respond to them.

Shinde's reaction follows Raut's explosive statement earlier in the day, where he accused the Deputy CM of carrying "stolen property"--referring to his faction--to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for approval.

Addressing a press conference, Shinde said, "Regarding the remarks made by Sanjay Raut, my spokespersons handle those. I don't find it appropriate to respond to such low-level comments."

He further drew a contrast between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. "They use the language of 'destroying,' ...