Headline Change: Amit Shah Declares Eknath Shinde Faction as Legitimate Shiv Sena

Union Minister Amit Shah attacked Uddhav Thackeray, claiming he leads a "fake" Shiv Sena, while the real party is led by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde. Shah campaigned for Narayan Rane in Ratnagiri, emphasizing the need to re-elect Modi as PM for national security. He criticized Thackeray for his unclear stance on Congress and NCP's defense of Article 370.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, saying that he is running 'nakli' (fake) Shiv Sena and that the real party lies with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Addressing a rally at Ratnagiri in Maharashtra to campaign for his cabinet colleague Narayan Rane, who is contesting the election from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency, Shah said making Narendra Modi the prime minister once again means making the country secure.

''Uddhav Thackeray is running 'nakli' (fake) Shiv Sena, real Shiv Sena is with Eknath Shinde,'' Shah said.

He said Thackeray should clarify whether he wants the CM post or the Congress and NCP that defended Article 370.