India, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut defended the language he used for suspected rebel MPs in a press conference on Wednesday, saying such language is part of "regular usage in Maharashtra" and asserted that he is aware of what language to use when.

"We use such words in Marathi language. What is wrong with it? I very well know which language to use and when. Only a language which a person understands must be used," Raut told news agency ANI.

He further said that this language is not used in Parliament. He also remarked on what is to be said for a person who leaves the party by accepting money. Follow live updates

"I have not used this language in the Parliament. What will you say about a person who leaves a par...