Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Political Tensions Rise Over Ministerial Post
A disagreement about who will be in charge of Raigad district is causing a stir.
Eknath Shinde and Bharat Gogawale missed a meeting, which made people wonder if there was tension.
Aditi Tatkare will raise the flag on Independence Day, which some people see as a signal she will be in charge.
However, Gogawale says that raising the flag doesn't mean she will get the job.
Meanwhile, other leaders are teasing the Shiv Sena about not getting the position.
Eknath Shinde and Bharat Gogawale skipped a cabinet meeting amid political tensions.
The absence followed disagreements between Shiv Sena and NCP over the Raigad Guardian Minister post.
Aditi Tatkare will hoist the flag in Raigad on Independence Day, causing dispute.
Gogawale claims the flag hoisting doesn't determine the Guardian Minister position.
Opposition leaders mocked Shiv Sena over the Raigad post dispute.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde, Bharat Gogawale, Aditi Tatkare, and opposition leaders.
- What
- Conflict over Raigad Guardian Minister post and cabinet meeting absences.
- When
- Recent events leading up to and including Independence Day.
- Where
- Raigad, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Disagreements over political appointments and perceived slights within the ruling coalition.
Shiv Sena's Perspective
NCP's Perspective
Flag Hoisting
Shiv Sena's Perspective
Displeasure over Aditi Tatkare's appointment for flag hoisting.
NCP's Perspective
The flag hoisting is separate from the Guardian Minister appointment.
- Event
- Independence Day flag hoisting and cabinet meeting
- District
- Raigad
- Flag Hoister
- Aditi Tatkare
- Absent from Meeting
- Eknath Shinde, Bharat Gogawale
- Political Parties
- Shiv Sena, NCP
- Opposition
- Aaditya Thackeray, Jeetendra Awhad, Bhaskar Jadhav
Sources
NCP Leader Aditi Tatkare & BJP's Girish Mahajan To Hoist Flags In Raigad & Nashik Amid Guardian Minister Disputes
Speculations fuel over fracture in Mahayuti as Shinde, Gogawale skip cabinet meeting