New Delhi, June 17 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut was accused of using offensive language against party rebels during a press conference on Wednesday. He later defended himself, saying that such expressions are part of "regular usage in Maharashtra."

"We use such words in the Marathi language. What is wrong in it? I very well know which language to use and when. Only a language which a person understands must be used. I have not used this language in the Parliament. What will you say about a person who leaves a party by accepting Rs.15 crores? Will you shower flower petals on such a person?," Raut told ANI.

Raut, who earlier rejected speculations that his party MPs being in touch with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Se...