Eknath Shinde: A grassroot Sena worker who rebelled
2 years, 6 months ago

Eknath Shinde: A grassroot Sena worker who rebelled

The Hindu  

A grassroots Shiv Sena worker who rose to become one of the most powerful leaders in the party, Eknath Shinde is known for his raw style of functioning which avoids publicity. Mr. Shinde has been the party’s face in politically vital Thane and Palghar districts – bordering Mumbai – where he is responsible for Sena’s impressive performance in Lok Sabha, Assembly, and local body polls for over two decades and strengthening the party base in the region what is called as suburbs of the maximum city. Despite being a powerful mass leader within the party, only next to Thackeray’s in comparison, Mr. Shinde has been fuming for being sidelined within the party folds. Mr. Shinde’s frustration grew within the MVA after his recommendations for vital postings were overruled for the sake of relatively young party leaders from Yuva Sena close to junior Thackeray. On the other hand, Mr. Shinde emerged as an accessible, ready-to-help, and generous minister among Sena MLAs, especially those from rural areas, contrary to the restricted access with Mr. Thackeray.

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Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again
5 days ago

Fadnavis, Shinde Visit RSS HQ; Ajit Pawar Skips Again

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: In an indication of the growing importance of the RSS in Maharashtra politics, almost all BJP and Shiv Sena legislators, including chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, on Thursday visited the Nagpur headquarters of the right wing organisation. Though deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar stayed away from the visit, two legislators of his party joined …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
6 days, 19 hours ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what
6 days, 19 hours ago

Maharashtra Cabinet portfolio distribution in next 24 hours | Here's who may get what

India TV News  

The portfolio allocation in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra is likely to be finalised in the next 24 hours, said the sources. While the BJP secured 19 ministerial berths, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party got 11 and 9 berths, respectively. Shiv Sena may get THESE ministries Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena may …

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term
1 week, 2 days ago

Shinde to take affidavits from Sena ministers confirming they will leave after half a term

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena led by deputy CM Eknath Shinde will soon take affidavits from its newly sworn-in ministers that they are willing to quit after two and a half years to make room for other contenders. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Shinde declared that his party had adopted a ‘perform or perish’ …

Aaditya Thackeray demands probe into Rs 7,000-crore Mumbai road repair project
1 week, 2 days ago

Aaditya Thackeray demands probe into Rs 7,000-crore Mumbai road repair project

India Today  

Shiv Sena leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday demanded an investigation by the Economic Offences Wing into Mumbai's controversial Rs 7,000 crore concrete road repair project, which has faced severe criticism from various political parties. The ambitious project, aimed at repairing 700 km of roads to address Mumbai's perennial pothole problem, was initiated after Shinde became the …

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders
2 weeks, 1 day ago

‘People will teach…’: Eknath Shinde slams Karnataka govt over detention of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti leaders

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday slammed the Karnataka government after police detained the activists of Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti who were protesting in Belagavi, saying that the people would teach them a lesson. The Karnataka police detained leaders and activists of MES and Marathi-speaking people who were opposing the winter session at Suvarna Vidhan Soudha. Shinde alleged that …

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde eyes at home department in Maharashtra, says Shiv Sena; ‘When Fadnavis was deputy CM he also…’

Live Mint  

aDays after BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena on Friday expressed its will to take the the crucial home portfolio in the state government. Shiv Sena leader Bharat Gogawale told PTI that when Fadnavis was deputy CM he held the home department. We hope the talks on portfolios will be over in the next …

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Was Eknath Shinde upset? What Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said about his two deputies

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said his deputy Eknath Shinde was not upset and rejected allegations that the government's formation was inordinately delayed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the newly sworn Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, left, and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde during the swearing-in ceremony, in Mumbai, Thursday. On Friday, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant said Eknath Shinde …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut
2 weeks, 4 days ago

BJP had planned to go ahead with government swearing-in without Shinde if he remained stubborn: Sanjay Raut

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday claimed that Eknath Shinde had to take oath as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister because the BJP's top brass planned to go ahead with the new government's swearing-in if he continued being "stubborn". BJP had planned to go ahead with the swearing-in ceremony without Eknath Shinde. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in …

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Exclusive: Who persuaded Eknath Shinde? What Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Eknath Shinde agreed to be his deputy after he reached out to the Shiv Sena chief two days before the swearing-in ceremony. Fadnavis said Shinde had accepted in Mahayuti's first meeting after the election win that the Chief Minister would be from BJP. Shinde and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as deputy chief …

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra politics: Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar have eyes on civic polls, keeping flock intact

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: They are not known to be each other’s favourites and have made no bones about it either, but now as deputy chief ministers of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar have similar job-lists for the next five years – strengthening their parties, garnering numbers in the local body elections and ensuring that rival outfits led by Uddhav Thackeray and …

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde
2 weeks, 5 days ago

MVA ‘boycotts’ Fadnavis' swearing-in, Sanjay Raut slams Eknath Shinde

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Behind the glitter of the swearing-in ceremony of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his two deputies on Thursday, bitterness simmered in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition. Prominent opposition leaders stayed away from the grand event, including former chief ministers such as NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Mumbai, Dec 05 …

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde invokes Balasaheb Thackeray and Anand Dighe, lauds PM Modi and Amit Shah in oath as Deputy CM

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena Chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in the BJP-led Mahayuti government and invoked late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. Shinde started his oath by bowing to Balasaheb Thackeray, remembering mentor late Anand Dighe and taking blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and 13 crore people of Maharshtra. Shinde …

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader
2 weeks, 5 days ago

No Sena MLA to be part of new govt if Shinde doesn't become dy CM: Party leader

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Thursday said no MLA from the party will accept any responsibility in the new Maharashtra government if Eknath Shinde does not take oath as deputy chief minister. Talking to reporters hours ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Samant also said no MLA from the Shiv Sena has the intention to become deputy CM and …

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shiv Sena leader’s big statement: ‘If Eknath Shinde doesn’t accept Maharashtra Deputy CM post, no party MLA will…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Even as the clock ticks down to Devendra Fadnavis' swearing-in ceremony as Maharashtra's Chief Minister, the suspense continues to build over whether key Mahayuti leader and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde will accept the Deputy CM post. However, with Shinde yet to reveal his final decision, Shiv Sena leaders have decided they won't take any responsibility in the new …

Cloud Over Eknath Shinde's Oath? Shiv Sena Leader's Comments Sparks Speculation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cloud Over Eknath Shinde's Oath? Shiv Sena Leader's Comments Sparks Speculation

ABP News  

With barely a few hours left for the Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers' oath-taking ceremony, Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant's comments have sparked speculations of a possible shocker in Maharashtra politics. Sena leader Sanjay Shirsathas indicated that party chief and incumbent caretaker CM Eknath Shinde is still not convinced about taking the Deputy Chief Minister's post in the …

Maharashtra: How did BJP, aides convince Eknath Shinde to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Maharashtra: How did BJP, aides convince Eknath Shinde to become Deputy CM under Fadnavis?

India TV News  

Maharashtra government formation: Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is set to take the oath as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister under the Devendra Fadnavis-led government. Eknath Shinde's decision to accept the position of Deputy Chief Minister was reportedly the result of a collective persuasion effort by prominent Shiv Sena MLAs and leaders. According to Uday Samant, the sequence unfolded as follows: …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post

Hindustan Times  

The newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs on Wednesday met party president Eknath Shinde to convince him to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the new Maharashtra government. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar show victory signs after staking claim to form the government in Maharashtra, at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai …

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'CM, Deputy CM Just Technical Posts, Mahayuti Leaders To Work Together': Fadnavis After Staking Claim To Form Govt

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM-designate Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday staked the claim for government formation in Maharashtra. After handing the letter of support to the Maharashtra Governor, Mahayuti leaders, including Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar addressed a press conference on the government formation. Fadnavis said that the posts of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers in the state are just technical …

Fadnavis on Maharashtra Deputy CM post for Shinde: 'Requested him that he remains with us'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fadnavis on Maharashtra Deputy CM post for Shinde: 'Requested him that he remains with us'

India TV News  

Maharashtra government formation: Maharashtra Chief Minister designate Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that he had requested Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde to remain with them in this new government. 54-year-old Fadnavis was today unanimously elected as Maharashtra BJP legislature party’s leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as the chief minister for a third time. 'Requested him that he remains …

Fadnavis, Eknath Meet As Maharashtra CM Race Endgame Nears, Mahayuti To Stake Claim For Govt Formation Tomorrow
3 weeks ago

Fadnavis, Eknath Meet As Maharashtra CM Race Endgame Nears, Mahayuti To Stake Claim For Govt Formation Tomorrow

ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Amid ongoing deliberations over the Maharashtra Chief Minister's post, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis met caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the Varsha bungalow on Tuesday. Maharashtra Govt Formation: Ajit Pawar's NCP Demands Equal Representation Amidst the power-sharing negotiations, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal demanded parity with Shinde’s Shiv Sena in terms of ministerial portfolios, citing the NCP's superior …

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra deputy CM role – Report says Mahayuti deadlock resolved after Fadnavis…
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra deputy CM role – Report says Mahayuti deadlock resolved after Fadnavis…

Live Mint  

Maharashtra CM swearing-in ceremony: Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief, has reportedly agreed to become the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a BJP-led Mahayuti government. The development comes as BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, who is the top choice for the CM post, met Shinde at his official residence, Varsha, in south Mumbai after the Sena …

'BJP offered Eknath Shinde Mahayuti chief's post but...': Union minister on Maharashtra CM suspense
3 weeks ago

'BJP offered Eknath Shinde Mahayuti chief's post but...': Union minister on Maharashtra CM suspense

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday claimed the BJP top brass offered the post of the chief of the Mahayuti alliance to Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde but he declined. Union minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange greetings during a meeting. Amid uncertainty over who would become the chief minister of Maharashtra, …

Maharashtra CM race: Why BJP backs Devendra Fadnavis as front-runner while keeping Eknath Shinde onboard
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra CM race: Why BJP backs Devendra Fadnavis as front-runner while keeping Eknath Shinde onboard

Live Mint  

Ten days after the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Mahayuti swept the assembly polls, discussions are underway between the ruling alliance partners on who will be the next chief minister of Maharashtra. Amid the delay in government formation, Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar tried to dispel rumours of a deadlock over the next chief minister being attributed to caretaker Chief Minister …

Maharashtra News BJP leader Girish Mahajan met Eknath Shinde ahead of the Oath Ceremony Devendra Fadnavis What was discussed?
3 weeks ago

Maharashtra News BJP leader Girish Mahajan met Eknath Shinde ahead of the Oath Ceremony Devendra Fadnavis What was discussed?

ABP News  

Maharashtra CM News: Over 10 days have passed since the Mahayuti's historic victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, but the Mahayuati has not been able to formally announce the name of its Chief Minister. Amid this, BJP's Girish Mahajan, also known as the saffron party's "troubleshooter, met caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday, December 2. Thane, Maharashtra: BJP leader …

BJP leader meets 'unwell' Eknath Shinde; Mahayuti likely to name Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow
Top News
3 weeks ago

BJP leader meets 'unwell' Eknath Shinde; Mahayuti likely to name Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM news: While the answer to the Maharashtra chief minister question is now deducible with Devendra Fadnavis's being widely seen as the pick for the top post, members of the National Democratic Alliance continue to huddle in the run-up to the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in the state, slated to take place on December 5. Nationalist Congress …

Eknath Shinde should become Maharashtra CM as he is the real face of Hindutva, says his mentor
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde should become Maharashtra CM as he is the real face of Hindutva, says his mentor

India TV News  

Maharashtra CM face: Throwing weight behind his disciple, guru Anant Bhushit Jagadguru Suryacharya Krishnadeonand Giri Maharaj has said that there is no one better than Eknath Shinde for the Chief Minister's post. He said, "I have come to meet caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde because he is not well. However, on November 21 I had said that Eknath Shinde will …

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said the Maharashtra assembly polls were recently fought under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and it is up to the BJP's central leadership to decide how to maintain his stature. The contribution of Shinde, the caretaker chief minister of the state, should be duly recognised, Kesarkar said at a press conference here on …

BJP walks extra mile to resolve deadlock over Maharashtra portfolios as Fadnavis meets Shinde
3 weeks ago

BJP walks extra mile to resolve deadlock over Maharashtra portfolios as Fadnavis meets Shinde

New Indian Express  

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday met caretaker chief minister Eknath Shinde at the CM’s official residence to resolve the deadlock over the allocations of portfolios ahead of the swearing-in of the Mahayuti government on December 5 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Earlier in the day, senior BJP minister Girish Mahajan met Shinde at his Varsha bungalow before Fadnavis …

BJP names observers for Maharashtra CM decision
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP names observers for Maharashtra CM decision

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday picked Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani as observers for a crucial December 4 legislative unit meeting in Maharashtra where the party is likely to pick the next chief minister of the state. Union minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange …

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Govt Formation: Fadnavis Dials Eknath Shinde Again, CM’s Son Denies Vying For Deputy Post — Updates

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani as central observers for the selection of the Maharashtra BJP Legislature Party leader. The BJP Parliamentary Board made the announcement in a press statement, stating, "The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Vijay Rupani, former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab …

Maharashtra government formation: Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde denies speculations on becoming Deputy CM
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra government formation: Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant Shinde denies speculations on becoming Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Amid the delay in the Mahayuti government formation in Maharashtra, caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s son and MP from Kalyan Lok Sabha constituency Shrikant Shinde on Monday denied speculations that he will take charge as the Deputy CM as “baseless and unfound”. Maharashtra Assembly elections: Full coverage Mr. Shrikant Shinde, in a post on X, he said that he had …

Shinde's son Shrikant denies rumours of seeking Maharashtra deputy CM's post, says he won't join new government
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Shinde's son Shrikant denies rumours of seeking Maharashtra deputy CM's post, says he won't join new government

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Shrikant Shinde, Shiv Sena MP from Kalyan and son of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, has announced that he will not be joining the state government and will instead continue to focus on party work and his constituency. Caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with son MP Shrikant Shinde The announcement comes amid speculation following the BJP's claim to the chief …

Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant to become Deputy CM? Shiv Sena leader clarifies amid Maharashtra imbroglio
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde’s son Shrikant to become Deputy CM? Shiv Sena leader clarifies amid Maharashtra imbroglio

Live Mint  

Delay in the swearing-in ceremony of the Maharashtra chief minister has raised speculation about cracks in the Mahayuti coalition after it registered a landmark victory in the state assembly polls. Days after caretaker CM Eknath Shinde went to his village citing health issues, his son Shrikant Shinde reacted to speculation that he was slated to be the next deputy CM. …

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde adamant over Home Ministry, unreachable for local BJP leaders
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde adamant over Home Ministry, unreachable for local BJP leaders

India TV News  

Amid the delay on government formation in Maharashtra, Eknath Shidne is admant over the demand of Home Ministry portfolio for his party. Meanwhile, the local BJP leaders are trying to meet him but as per sources he is unreachable for them. Shinde cancells all meetings Meanwhile, Eknath Shinde cancelled all the meetings including the one with MLAs and coordinators, which …

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Eknath Shinde accepts Maharashtra Deputy CM post, likely to get Urban Development Ministry: Sources

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief and acting Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accepted the Maharashtra Deputy CM post and he is likely to get Urban Development Ministry, said the sources on Monday night. Fadnavis will be next Maharashtra CM: BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar Earlier in the day, BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar declared that Devendra Fadnavis will be the Maharashtra chief minister. Meanwhile, …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis to replace Eknath Shinde as next Maharashtra CM, claims senior BJP leader

India TV News  

Ahead of a key legislature party meeting, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that the name of party leader Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra. Amid speculation that his son Shrikant Shinde might get the deputy CM's post and Shiv Sena is keen on the Home portfolio, Shinde said the Mahayuti allies- BJP, …

Maharashtra New CM News: What Would Be Eknath Shinde's Strategic Move? | ABP News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra New CM News: What Would Be Eknath Shinde's Strategic Move? | ABP News

ABP News  

Despite the landslide victory of the Mahayuti in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, the NDA has yet to announce the name of the next Chief Minister of the state. However, the acting Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, unexpectedly traveled to his home district of Satara, which raised suspicions and triggered claims of discontent within the alliance. Opposition leaders are alleging that Shinde’s …

Maharashtra CM Race Highlights: Ajit Pawar Makes Big Revelation Amid Suspense, Says 'CM To Be From...'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM Race Highlights: Ajit Pawar Makes Big Revelation Amid Suspense, Says 'CM To Be From...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Govt Formation Live: Please follow this space for all the breaking news and latest updates on the formation of government in Maharashtra. On Thursday, Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar met with Union Minister Amit Shah over the issue but the meeting did not result in any outcome. Before leaving for Satara, Shinde held a meeting with Jitendra …

Eknath Shinde is unwell: Sena leader rejects talk of sulk over Mahayuti deadlock
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde is unwell: Sena leader rejects talk of sulk over Mahayuti deadlock

India Today  

Shiv Sena has dismissed speculation that its leader and caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is upset about the stalemate over the Maharashtra Chief Minister's post and hence travelled to his native village, cancelling a meeting of the Mahayuti alliance. According to reports, Eknath Shinde is insisting on heavyweight portfolios like the Home Department along with the Deputy Chief Minister's post, …

In the midst of Maharashtra government-formation talks, Shinde leaves for Satara
3 weeks, 4 days ago

In the midst of Maharashtra government-formation talks, Shinde leaves for Satara

Hindustan Times  

Saturday will mark a week since the Mahayuti won a resounding mandate in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, but despite the clear mandate, the big question about who will be chief minister remains unanswered. A senior member of the Shiv Sena told HT, “If Shinde, under whose leadership the Mahayuti won so handsomely, is not coming back as chief minister, …

Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village
Top News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM suspense grows, Eknath Shinde delays Mahayuti meeting, heads to native village

Live Mint  

Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who attended a key meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah late on Thursday, is now travelling to his native village, Dare, in the Satara district in western Maharashtra. His deputies in the outgoing state cabinet — Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar — also met the …

After arriving from Delhi, Shinde heads to his native village; Mahayuti meet likely on Sun
3 weeks, 4 days ago

After arriving from Delhi, Shinde heads to his native village; Mahayuti meet likely on Sun

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Mumbai from New Delhi on Friday morning, is travelling to his native village in Satara district amid continuing suspense over his successor a week after the assembly poll results. Shinde had told reporters in New Delhi on late Thursday night that the next meeting of the Mahayuti alliance on government …

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra government formation highlights: Eknath Shinde was unwell when he met Amit Shah, says party chief Uday Samant

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader Uday Samant on Friday dismissed speculation that Mr. Shinde was upset and hence left for his native village in Satara district even as government formation has been delayed. “The Shiv Sena president was unwell when he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday night,” Mr. Samant told reporters. A key Mahayuti meeting scheduled on …

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM live updates: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange greetings during a meeting at Nadda's residence in New Delhi, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Maharashtra CM live updates: Maharashtra’s outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Union home minister Amit …

Eknath Shinde may not be Maharashtra CM. What could he get in return?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde may not be Maharashtra CM. What could he get in return?

Live Mint  

After spending two-and-a-half years as the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde may not secure the CM chair this time. Shinde said he would support and accept the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP's top leadership. It's speculated that Eknath Shinde's son, Shrikant Shinde, may be given the deputy chief …

How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics
3 weeks, 5 days ago

How Eknath Shinde’s star rose in Maharashtra politics

Live Mint  

The template for political immunity from prosecution was set a year earlier, in June 2022, when the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government in Maharashtra was toppled after a dramatic coup staged by Eknath Shinde, a close aide of the Shiv Sena chieftain. An energetic political go-getter, seen sporting a flaming red tilak on his forehead and a well-trimmed beard, the short-statured …

Eknath Shinde's son lauds father's ‘alliance dharma’ amid Maharashtra CM suspense
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde's son lauds father's ‘alliance dharma’ amid Maharashtra CM suspense

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde's son Shrikant said he is proud of his father for setting an example of following the "alliance dharma" by setting aside personal ambition. The remarks come after the Shiv Sena supremo agreed to step aside from the state's top post if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leader Bharatiya Janata Party decides so. Shrikanth Shinde's …

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