‘Will Be Back Soon’: Sanjay Raut Announces Break From Politics, PM Modi Reacts

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut announced on Friday that he will be stepping away from public life for the next two months, citing serious health concerns. Without sharing further details, 63-year-old Sanjay Raut said

he is currently undergoing treatment and hopes to recover and return soon.A Rajya Sabha MP, Raut is a prominent voice in Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena and is known for his outspoken criticism of the BJP-led NDA government."As per medical advice, I have been instructed to avoid public appearances and gatherings for some time. I regret this deeply. I am confident that I will recover completely and, hopefully, meet you all again in the New Year," Raut said in a statement on X.According to a report by PTI, Raut has been advised by doctors to take rest as he has undergone two angiolasties in 2019 and 2020. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished a speedy recovery and good health to Sanjay Raut. "Praying for your speedy recovery and good health, Sanjay Raut Ji," PM Modi said in a post on X.

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— Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) October 31, 2025

Raut expressed confidence that he would make a full recovery soon and hoped to regain good health by early next year.Raut’s temporary withdrawal is being viewed as a potential setback for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of the upcoming local body elections in the next two months. He had played a key role in uniting the Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, for the civic polls.