Maharashtra's political climate is brewing yet another storm, potentially leading to another round of chaos within the parties. This uncertainty now faces Shinde's faction. Sources indicate that not all is well in Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Another political tempest seems imminent in Maharashtra, with UBT Sena claiming several MLAs from Shinde's party are in contact.
Legislators keen on joining UBT Sena!
The UBT Shiv Sena claims that several MLAs from Eknath Shinde's faction are in touch and are interested in returning to the UBT Sena. Senior UBT leaders say that 5 to 6 legislators have expressed their desire to come back, with a decision from Uddhav Thackeray expected soon to facilitate their return. Just a day earlier, Sharad Pawar's NCP claimed that over 15 MLAs from the Ajit Pawar party are in their contact, expressing the wish to return, though the claim was denied by Ajit Pawar's faction.
Political upheaval synonymous with Maharashtra's politics
Political instability has been synonymous with Maharashtra for some time, dating back to Sharad Pawar's era. He has himself changed alliances multiple times, which continued last year when his nephew Ajit Pawar took control of the party and the symbol, subsequently allying with NDA. Now, talks of Ajit faction's members returning are circulating, yet the Ajit group has denied these claims.
Shinde claims real Shiv Sena, but election results tell another story
Meanwhile, the tussle between Uddhav Thackeray's and Shinde's groups persists. Shinde may hold the badge of the real Shiv Sena, but post-election commentary suggests all is not well within the Shinde faction. The recent electoral outcomes may play a role in this situation.
In Maharashtra, Shinde's group falls short against Uddhav's faction
In fact, both individual factions and BJP have encountered setbacks in Maharashtra. Uddhav's group won 9 seats, while Shinde's group managed only 7. Additionally, Uddhav emerged as Mumbai's champion, securing victories in key areas of the city against Shinde's faction.
Public rejects 'real' NCP, backs Sharad Pawar's 'imposter' NCP
Similarly, despite Ajit Pawar's claim to authenticity, the public's support remains with Sharad Pawar's NCP, reflecting in election outcomes where Sharad Pawar won 8 seats, and Ajit Pawar's account received one. Post-results introspection among MLAs about their party changes prior to the elections is likely, though officially Ajit's faction has dismissed these disruptions as rumors.
