Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra Legislative Council’s deputy Chairman as Mahayuti candidate
Sachin Ahir, a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has been elected deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council as a candidate for the ruling Mahayuti coalition. This move is seen as a significant political defection and a setback for the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction.
Why it matters
This event highlights the ongoing political instability and shifting alliances within Maharashtra's complex political landscape.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir was elected unopposed to the post of deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council as a candidate of the ruling Mahayuti on Wednesday (July 1, 2026).
The article reports on political maneuvers and quotes the actions of various parties, maintaining a neutral reporting stance on the defection.
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