Mumbai, May 18 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a multi-pronged attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence during a domestic crisis, criticising the heavy-handed security of state leaders, and alleging total BJP control over national institutions like NEET.

Taking a direct swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Raut alleged that the country has plunged into crisis immediately following the elections, a situation he claimed both he and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had previously predicted.

"Where is Modi? He is on a foreign tour of seven countries," Raut said. "The BJP is in a state of happiness, celebrating his welcome in the Netherlands. But Modi should ...