Political Controversy Swirls Around Maharashtra CM's 'Traitor' Accusations

A viral video from Mumbai features a man, Santosh Katke, denouncing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as a 'traitor' for allegedly betraying the Shiv Sena for power with BJP. This incident, occurring in the lead-up to state assembly elections, has stirred political tensions, reflecting enduring repercussions from Shinde's 2022 rebellion.

The political landscape in Maharashtra is charged with controversy as a recent video captures a man openly rebuking Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of treachery. The incident, which has sparked discussion days before elections, took place in Mumbai's Sakinaka area.

Santosh Katke, the man in the video, disrupted Shinde's convoy, calling him a 'gaddar' (traitor) for siding with BJP and affecting a split in the Shiv Sena. The confrontation happened near the office of Congress figure Naseem Khan, where Shinde halted to address the situation.

Security detained Katke but later released him. Interestingly, Katke and his father joined the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction shortly after, sanctioned by prominent leader Uddhav Thackeray. Political allegiances continue to shift since Shinde's controversial leadership move in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)