- Political shifts in Maharashtra are underway as Eknath Shinde leads the Shiv Sena faction, while Thackeray's party loses ground and Congress faces scrutiny over its past government role.
- Political maneuvering intensifies in Maharashtra as Shiv Sena factions clash over leadership and control, involving key figures like Shinde, Thackeray, and Shah.
Sachin Ahir defected from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.
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What happened
Sachin Ahir defected from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ahir's entry into Shinde's faction is seen as a major setback for the Uddhav Thackeray bloc.1 source
Ahir joins Shinde's faction; Thackeray gives posts to Shinde and Raut calls for introspection.1 source
Sachin Ahir joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction, defecting from Uddhav Thackeray's camp.1 source
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Political maneuvering intensifies in Maharashtra as Shiv Sena factions clash over leadership and control, involving key figures like Shinde, Thackeray, and Shah.Also in this story
- Allegations surface targeting Eknath Shinde's political standing and influence, specifically regarding plotting to split a faction of MLAs.
- Shiv Sena leaders, including Shrikant Shinde, discussed new outreach programs with party leadership on August 1st.
- Uddhav Thackeray denies merger claims with Eknath Shinde, leading to political disputes between the factions.
- Eknath Shinde questioned Uddhav Thackeray's administration regarding its inaction in the political developments.
The entities involved
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Sachin Ahir
politician
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Eknath Shinde
Indian politician and Chief Minister of Maharashtra from 2022 to 2024
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Uddhav Thackeray
Indian politician (born 1960)
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- Uddhav Thackeray is leading a Shiv Sena agitation from Mumbai, protesting the alleged theft of temple donations in Ayodhya.
- Shinde commented on Congress wins in several states while criticizing the Chief Election Commissioner overseeing Telangana polls.