Maharashtra's Political Turmoil: Shiv Sena's Loyalty Market

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve criticized the political situation in Maharashtra, urging adherence to Bal Thackeray's principle of '80% social work, 20% politics'. He asserted that only true Shivsainiks, not the Shinde-led faction, can claim the party's legacy.

In an open letter coinciding with Shiv Sena's foundation day, Ambadas Danve, a legislator from the Shiv Sena (UBT), criticized the current political landscape in Maharashtra as tainted by what he termed "markets of inducements" to sway loyalty.

Citing cricket legend Kapil Dev's remarkable performance against Zimbabwe in 1983, Danve invoked this fighting spirit as emblematic of every true Shivsainik, distancing himself from the faction led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Danve reaffirmed loyalty to the legacy of party founder Bal Thackeray, emphasizing a return to his guiding principle of '80% social work and 20% politics' amid ongoing political disruptions.