Eknath Shinde's Triumph: The Real Shiv Sena Emerges

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for revealing the authentic Shiv Sena after the party split in 2022. The factions led by Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray continue a fierce battle to claim the legacy, with upcoming local elections intensifying the rivalry.

In a significant political development, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been praised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for demonstrating the authenticity of the Shiv Sena party amid ongoing factional disputes.

The original Shiv Sena, founded by Bal Thackeray, experienced a major split in June 2022 following Shinde's rebellion, which led to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government led by Uddhav Thackeray. Since the division, the two factions have been at loggerheads, both attempting to claim the rightful heirship to the party's legacy.

Addressing an event organized by MACCIA, Shah remarked that Shinde has effectively shown which faction represents the true Shiv Sena. This statement comes amid escalating tensions as both factions celebrated the party's foundation day, with the Shinde-led side having shown a stronger electoral performance in recent assembly polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)