Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Shinde Skips Cabinet Meet Amid BMC Mayor Deadlock
There's a big argument between two political parties, the BJP and Shinde's Shiv Sena, about who should be the mayor of Mumbai.
The BJP wants to keep the mayor's job and another important position, but Shinde's group says they should have more control because they helped win the elections.
They can't agree, and this is making their alliance tense.
The argument isn't just about Mumbai; they're also fighting over who should be mayor in other cities like Thane.
Shinde skipped an important meeting, which some people think is a sign that he's upset.
Both sides say they're still talking, but it's harder than they thought.
Eknath Shinde skipped the state Cabinet meeting for the second time, signaling political tension.
Deadlock between BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena over BMC mayor's post and other civic positions.
BJP insists on retaining the mayor's position and standing committee chairmanship.
Shinde's group argues their support is crucial for alliance control of the civic body.
Similar power-sharing disputes exist in Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the BJP
- What
- Deadlock over BMC mayor's post and other civic positions
- When
- Tuesday (second consecutive Cabinet meeting skipped)
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar
- Why
- Power-sharing disagreements within the Mahayuti alliance
BJP
Shinde-led Shiv Sena
BMC Mayor's Post
BJP
BJP insists on retaining the mayor's position and standing committee chairmanship.
Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Shinde's group argues their support is crucial for alliance control of the civic body.
Political Influence
BJP
BJP seeks to maintain dominance in key civic positions.
Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Shinde's faction aims to increase its leverage within the alliance.
- Key Issue
- BMC mayor's post and other civic positions
- Alliance
- Mahayuti (BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena)
- BJP's Demand
- Retain mayor's position and standing committee chairmanship
- Shinde's Argument
- Critical support for alliance control of the civic body
- Other Disputes
- Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Ulhasnagar mayoral posts
- Recent Political Engagement
- Zilla Parishad election rally in Satara and Anand Dighe's birth anniversary programme in Thane
Sources
BMC Mayor Deadlock: Shinde To Skip Cabinet Meet Again As Mahayuti Tensions Simmer
Mumbai to have BJP mayor, Shinde’s party has no options: Raut
Once a CM contender, now Shinde’s fiercest critic: Why Ganesh Naik wants to ‘wipe out’ Eknath Shinde
Shinde-led Sena’s ‘separate group’ plan for Mumbai Mayor in question after Fadnavis’s call
Mumbai Mayor manoeuvres on as Fadnavis dials Shinde on registration as ‘Separate’ group
Shiv Sena MP asks BJP to restrain minister Naik, says his remarks damaging coalition unity
Searching high and low for 4 ‘missing’ corporators, Sena (UBT) moves police, puts up posters
'Damaging Coalition': Shiv Sena MP Writes To BJP Over Minister's Outburst
