Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Maharashtra Political Tensions Escalate
In Maharashtra, political tensions are high as Eknath Shinde, the Deputy Chief Minister, and the Thackeray brothers, Uddhav and Raj, are making strong statements ahead of the BMC elections.
Shinde says that no one can take Mumbai away from Maharashtra and accuses the Thackerays of fear-mongering.
He also claims that his government has done a lot of development work, like building roads and bridges.
The Thackerays, on the other hand, say that the ruling Mahayuti alliance is offering money for votes and not doing real development.
They also accused a big businessman, Gautam Adani, of getting special treatment.
There's also a fight about a government scheme that gives money to women, with some parties saying it's being used to influence voters.
Everyone is trying to win the elections, and they're making big promises and accusations.
Eknath Shinde asserted that no power can take Mumbai away from Maharashtra, countering the Thackerays' claims.
Shinde labeled the Thackerays' reunion as a 'union of convenience' driven by fear of losing the BMC elections.
Raj Thackeray accused the Mahayuti alliance of offering money for votes and not delivering real development.
The Election Commission barred the transfer of funds under the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme, citing potential voter influence.
Allegations of irregularities and misappropriation of funds in the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme have surfaced.
- Who
- Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra political parties
- What
- Political tensions and allegations ahead of BMC elections
- When
- January 12, 2024
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Allegations of voter influence, development claims, and political alliances
- Eknath Shinde
- Shiv Sena supremo and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
- Uddhav Thackeray
- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief
- Raj Thackeray
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief
- Mahayuti
- Alliance of BJP and Shiv Sena
- BMC Elections
- Scheduled for January 15
- Ladki Bahin Scheme
- Monthly assistance of Rs 1500 to eligible women
- Controversy
- Allegations of voter influence and fund misappropriation
Sources
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