Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that his party has ‘natural claim’ over the position of Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker. “This is not our demand, it is our natural claim. Shiv Sena has right on this position. Why should we demand it since it is our right?" Raut said while speaking to ANI here. Raut's demand comes amid speculation over the possibility of Naveen Patnaik's BJD getting the post.
While Raut termed BJD a friend, he questioned how a party that fought against the NDA can get the position. “We have 18 MPs. But there are talks that the position will be given to some other party, which is also our friend. BJD fought against NDA in the general elections, how can they give this post to them? Only Shiv Sena should get the hold of this position,” he asserted.