Not blood, but ideology determines the heir, says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that ideology, not blood relations, determines the true heir of Shiv Sena, taking a direct jab at Uddhav Thackeray. Speaking at the party's foundation day, Shinde also credited PM Modi and Amit Shah for fulfilling Balasaheb Thackeray's dreams and predicted more defections from the Shiv Sena UBT faction.
Why it matters
This article highlights the ongoing power struggle and ideological divide within the Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra, India, impacting regional politics and potentially influencing future elections and alliances.
Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday (June 19, 2026) alluded to more defections from Shiv Sena UBT, saying that what has happened so far is merely a trailer. “The picture is yet to come,” he said. He was speaking at the 60th foundation day of Shiv Sena at the NESCO Ground in Mumbai. Taking a potshot at Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray, he said that the party belongs to Shiv Sainiks.
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