Mumbai, June 17 -- Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over his remarks against party MPs, saying that such statements reflected the "collapse" of the party's leadership.

Speaking to ANI, Nirupam said, "Sanjay Raut, who once spoke with respect for his MPs, has now begun abusing them. This reflects the collapse of their party's leadership."

He further alleged that Shiv Sena (UBT)'s departure from Hindutva had led to growing discontent within the party ranks.

"They have broken away from Hindutva, leaving workers, cadre, MLAs and MPs deeply dissatisfied and restless. Instead of recognising this, they blame and insult their own people, using words that are unacceptable in civil society," N...