The latest crisis in Maharashtra’s Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government has been caused by senior Shiv Sena leader and minister Eknath Shinde, who is said to be hurt and upset by both Chief Ministers Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut, and the importance given to are unhappy with. Aditya Thackeray.
Sources say that tension has been rising for some time, though many in the MVA did not anticipate it to erupt as just two days back Shinde shared the stage with the CM and senior party leaders on the occasion of 56th anniversary. did. Shiv Sena shared photos of the incident.
Shinde also accompanied Aaditya Thackeray to Ayodhya last week but sources say that his communication line with the CM was hardly working and he was feeling disappointed in the party. And the BJP seems to have taken advantage of this communication breakdown.
Sources also claim that Shinde was not being given freedom to run his department, the Urban Development and Public Works Department, and that the Chief Minister’s Office was continuously monitoring developments in his ministry, with all important decisions being taken first. The permission of the CMO was required. Some also alleged that Aaditya Thackeray was interfering in the work of Shinde’s departments. The senior leader had served in the Devendra Fadnavis cabinet and shared a good rapport with the former chief minister, who works in favor of the BJP.
Sources say that the rebellion largely stems from the mismanagement of Shiv Sena affairs and Sanjay Raut’s last word on alliance matters. Shinde supporters and party insiders say there were complaints by Shiv Sena MLAs that neither Sharad Pawar nor NCP MLAs were cooperating and even Uddhav Thackeray was not meeting them, leading to a rise in the ranks. And there was a crack.
BJP sources claim that around two dozen MLAs are with Shinde and have now taken him to Surat in Gujarat.
The last straw may be Shinde being given the charge of MLC elections by two Yuva Sena leaders during the Rajya Sabha elections along with Sanjay Raut.
An injured Eknath Shinde, who had dreamed of becoming the chief minister in 2019, once again felt let down by Uddhav Thackeray. This is reflected in the MLC elections where the BJP secured a major victory with cross voting by Shiv Sena MLAs. Considered to be a mass leader, sources said that constant interference and neglect on the part of the CM and his family has prompted Shinde to take an extreme step against the MVA.
“When in 2019 it was announced that a Shiv Sainik would be the CM, Eknath Shinde was at the fore. It was at the behest of Sanjay Raut and Subhash Desai, who claimed that Uddhav Thackeray would be a better choice than Shinde, that he took over the reins. Since then he has been bearing his wounds. The last straw on the camel’s back was giving Raut the responsibility of MLC and Rajya Sabha seats. We are not sure whether he is planning to topple the government or strategize with Shiv Sena,” said a senior Congress leader on condition of anonymity.
Today, Shinde has used the same tactic he adopted in 2019 to help MVA MLAs form the government – keeping the MLAs in a resort to keep them in check. During the 20119 assembly elections, Shinde was given the responsibility of looking after Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress MLAs, who were housed in various resorts in Mumbai. He also covered their transportation and living expenses. Now, they have reportedly gathered over 20 MLAs at a resort in Surat, marking a revolt against Uddhav Thackeray.
Incidentally, Eknath Shinde rose from very humble beginnings. Being an auto-rickshaw and tempo driver, he raised the level of the party with his dedication, sharp mind and strategic planning.
Soon, he became a part of Uddhav Thackeray’s inner faith circle. He is known as an efficient administrator with expert organizational skills. A party insider said that with Devendra Fadnavis flying to Delhi on Tuesday morning, there is talk that the BJP and Fadnavis – who still has close ties with Shinde – are working on a strategy to change the course of Maharashtra politics. can.
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