Eknath Shinde
Mumbai's Political Transformation: How Shiv Sena Corporators Realigned Before Critical BMC Elections
Dec 16, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Mumbai prepares for municipal elections on January 15 after a three-year delay, revealing dramatic shifts in the city's political landscape. The once-unified Shiv Sena has split between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions, with 55 former corporators remaining with Shiv Sena (UBT) while 44 have joined Shinde's camp. This political realignment, complicated by "Operation Tiger" and changing alliances, sets the stage for a fiercely contested battle for control of India's richest municipal corporation.
Mumbai's 295-Acre Central Park: Maharashtra's Ambitious Green Space and Sports Complex Development
Dec 16, 2025 02:29 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde has announced plans for a 295-acre Central Park in Mumbai, combining Mahalaxmi Racecourse land with the Coastal Road. The development includes a state-of-the-art underground sports complex while preserving the area's green character and historic heritage. This environmental initiative aims to create a massive oxygen park that will help reduce the city's air pollution.
Maharashtra Civic Elections: Mumbai BMC Polls Set for January 15 with Results Next Day
Dec 15, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Maharashtra's long-delayed civic body elections are scheduled for January 15, 2024, covering 29 municipal corporations including the crucial BMC contest in Mumbai. The elections, particularly important for the Brihanmumbai Corporation, will determine control of India's largest and Asia's wealthiest civic body, with results announced on January 16. Political tensions are high as the BJP aims to challenge Shiv Sena's traditional dominance while the Maha Vikas Aghadi prepares for this critical electoral test.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis and Deputy CM Shinde Visit RSS Founder's Memorial While NCP's Ajit Pawar Stays Away
Dec 14, 2025 01:45 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited the memorial of RSS founder KB Hedgewar in Nagpur, accompanied by BJP and Shiv Sena legislators. However, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and other NCP legislators, despite being part of the ruling Mahayuti coalition, were noticeably absent from the visit for the second consecutive year.
Maharashtra Ruling Alliance Unites for Upcoming Civic Elections: Mahayuti to Contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Polls Together
Dec 11, 2025 11:01 am CST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule announces Mahayuti alliance's unified approach for upcoming civic polls. The BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) will contest Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections together, with special focus on BMC elections using a "4+4" coordination formula. Leadership confirms Ajit Pawar remains integral to the alliance despite recent local differences.
Mumbai Mayor Race: Shinde's Mahayuti Stance Reveals BJP-Sena Power Dynamics in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 11, 2025 02:40 am CST
Eknath Shinde carefully navigates Mumbai's mayoral election politics, stating only that "the mayor will be from Mahayuti" as tensions between his Sena faction and BJP grow. With the Thackeray cousins' reunion energizing the Brihanmumbai Corporation polls, the battle lines are drawn between BJP's Hindutva platform and the Thackerays' "Marathi first" narrative while alliance partnerships remain delicately balanced.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Confirms Mahayuti Alliance Will Contest 2029 Elections Together Despite Tensions
Dec 10, 2025 10:54 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has affirmed the Mahayuti alliance's commitment to contesting the 2029 Maharashtra Assembly elections together, addressing rumors of rifts with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Despite reports of tensions and leadership poaching between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena, Fadnavis emphasized their good working relationship while acknowledging efforts to strengthen their individual party bases.
Devendra Fadnavis Claims Credit for Historic Thackeray Cousins Reunion in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis humorously takes credit for reuniting estranged Thackeray cousins Uddhav and Raj after 20 years apart. Despite facilitating this significant political development, Fadnavis dismisses its electoral impact, calling it a "political compulsion" while claiming that only Eknath Shinde truly carries forward Balasaheb Thackeray's ideological legacy. The reunion aims to reclaim influence over Mumbai's wealthy Brihanmumbai Corporation ahead of civic polls.
Maharashtra Political Scandal: UBT Leader Exposes Alleged Cash Corruption in Shinde Faction
Dec 10, 2025 12:12 am CST
In a dramatic turn during Maharashtra's winter assembly session, UBT leader Ambadas Danve released a controversial video allegedly showing a Shinde-faction MLA involved in cash dealings. While the accused MLA denies allegations and claims AI manipulation, similar corruption accusations have now emerged against the Public Works Department, escalating political tensions in the state.
Growing Rift Between Shiv Sena and BJP: Eknath Shinde Calls for Adherence to Coalition Dharma
Dec 01, 2025 04:57 pm CST
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sends a strong message to BJP amid growing tensions between alliance partners in Maharashtra. As local body elections approach, both parties experience increased friction with public statements, allegations of voter bribery, and notable absences from cabinet meetings. Shinde emphasizes the alliance is built on shared ideology, not power positions.