Mumbai, June 12 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reacted on speculation about smaller political parties merging with the Congress, saying leaders of regional parties are politically experienced and would not align themselves with what he described as a "sinking ship."

Responding to Raut's remarks, Fadnavis questioned his role in discussions concerning the Congress and other regional parties.

"The person who is talking the most about the merger of other smaller parties with the Congress Party is someone who has nothing to do with the Congress or with those other smaller parties," Fadnavis said on in his X post.

Using a Hindi expression to criticise Raut's comments, the Chief Minister said, "This person is like A...