Shiv Sena (UBT) Raps Sharad Pawar for Felicitating Eknath Shinde

The Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized Sharad Pawar for honoring Eknath Shinde, who had previously split the Shiv Sena. The event caused tensions within Maharashtra's political circles, with Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut comparing the act to supporting BJP leader Amit Shah. Raut expressed that Pawar's actions hurt Marathi sentiments.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) voiced strong criticism on Wednesday towards Sharad Pawar, the NCP (SP) president, for honoring Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during an event in Delhi.

This recognition was seen as endorsing the leader who aided in splitting the Shiv Sena, said Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sanjay Raut, equating the move to honoring BJP leader Amit Shah.

Raut claimed that Pawar's act of felicitating Shinde undermines Maharashtra's pride and expressed that such actions have not been received well by the state's populace.