Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a clandestine meeting on February 22 in Pune. According to Raut, Shinde expressed grievances about being marginalized within the MahaYuti government, with his decisions purportedly being overturned by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Raut further claimed that during this early morning meeting at Pune’s Westin Hotel, Shinde conveyed his aspiration to become the Chief Minister. In response, Shah allegedly advised that the only pathway for Shinde to secure the Chief Minister’s position would be to merge his faction of the Shiv Sena with the Bharatiya Janata Party , emphasizing that no outsider would be appointed as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister.
These assertions have ignited a political controversy, with opposition leaders seizing the opportunity to question the stability and unity within the ruling coalition. The alleged internal discord has become a focal point for critics aiming to challenge the current administration’s cohesion.
In a swift rebuttal, Shinde dismissed Raut’s allegations as baseless and unfounded. He emphasized the unity within the MahaYuti alliance, stating that there is no internal conflict and that all partners are working harmoniously towards the state’s development.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also addressed the media, categorically denying any rift within the alliance. He reiterated that the MahaYuti coalition, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party , remains united and focused on governance.
Political analysts observe that such allegations, whether substantiated or not, can have significant implications for the public perception of the ruling coalition. The timing of these claims is particularly noteworthy, as they emerge amid ongoing discussions about the future leadership and direction of the state’s political landscape.
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