Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Sachin Ahir joins Shinde faction, files Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman nomination
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir has joined the rival Eknath Shinde-led faction and filed a nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairman post. This move follows a series of defections from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party to the ruling coalition.
Why it matters
The defection highlights the ongoing political instability and shifting alliances within Maharashtra's legislative landscape.
In a fresh jolt to Uddhav Thackeray , Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) filed his nomination for the post of deputy chairman of the Maharashtra legislative council on behalf of the rival Eknath Shinde-led faction.
The article reports on political maneuvers by quoting both sides of the conflict, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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