Mumbai, Oct. 10 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday sharply criticised the Maharashtra government over its handling of the flood situation in Marathwada, calling it a "matter of concern".

He also announced that Shiv Sena (UBT) will hold a 'Marathwada Morcha' led by party chief Uddhav Thackeray to protest the government's inaction.

Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Raut said the government appeared more focused on welcoming the visiting British Prime Minister than addressing the severe distress faced by flood-hit regions.

"The flood situation in Marathwada is still a matter of concern, but the government is not serious. The government was busy welcoming the British Prime Minister. It was expected that Modi would come and...