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The political landscape in Maharashtra continues to be turbulent, with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde taking a swipe at his rival, Uddhav Thackeray, during the Azad Maidan Dussehra event. Shinde, who heads the breakaway faction of the Shiv Sena, asserted that true Shiv Sainiks remain committed to their ideology and principles, implying that Thackeray's faction has deviated from these core values. This statement, delivered during a significant political gathering, underlines the deep-seated animosity between the two factions.
Shinde's address was replete with pointed remarks aimed at Uddhav Thackeray and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, which Thackeray's Shiv Sena faction is a part of. He accused Thackeray of abandoning the original Shiv Sena ideology and being hesitant to openly declare their Hindu identity. Shinde further claimed that he had 'freed' the Shiv Sena when he led the rebellion against Thackeray in 2022, causing the collapse of the MVA government. This statement highlights Shinde's perception of his actions as a righteous move to preserve the 'true' Shiv Sena, which he believes he now represents.
Shinde went on to portray his government as a success story, emphasizing the state's improved investment and FDI figures. He dismissed the MVA's Lok Sabha election results in Maharashtra as an anomaly, predicting a resounding victory for his alliance in the upcoming state elections. This prediction is a clear indication of his confidence in the current political climate and his ability to capitalize on the perceived weaknesses of the opposition.
The Dussehra rally served as a platform for Shinde to solidify his position within the Shiv Sena and project an image of strength and leadership. His attacks on Uddhav Thackeray demonstrate the continuing tension between the two factions, which is likely to intensify as the state elections approach. Shinde's claims about the 'true' Shiv Sena ideology and his government's achievements are intended to sway public opinion in his favor and solidify his power base within the party.
Source: True Shiv Sainiks don't leave ideology: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav at Dussehra rally