Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Mahayuti Rift Over BJP Minister's Remarks
There is a big disagreement in the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra.
A BJP minister, Ganesh Naik, said he could finish off Shinde's political existence in Navi Mumbai if given a free hand.
Shinde's Sena is an important ally for the BJP, and they won many seats in the recent local body elections.
Shinde's Sena minister, Sanjay Shirsat, said that the BJP is in power because of Shinde's support.
Naik believes the BJP would have done better in the elections if they had not allied with Shinde's Sena.
There is a long-standing rivalry between Naik and Shinde over political influence in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
BJP minister Ganesh Naik targets Shinde, suggesting his political existence could be wiped out.
Shiv Sena (Shinde) minister Sanjay Shirsat defends Shinde, emphasizing his political significance.
Naik believes the BJP would have performed better in municipal elections if it had contested independently.
Shinde's Sena won 399 wards in recent local body elections, finishing second after the BJP.
Tensions persist between Naik and Shinde over political influence in Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Kalyan-Dombivli.
- Who
- Shiv Sena (Shinde), BJP, Ganesh Naik, Sanjay Shirsat
- What
- Tensions in the Mahayuti government over BJP minister's remarks targeting Shinde
- When
- Remarks made recently, after municipal corporation elections
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli
- Why
- Disagreements over political influence and alliance strategy in municipal elections
Shiv Sena (Shinde)
BJP (Ganesh Naik)
Political Influence
Shiv Sena (Shinde)
Shinde's political existence is significant and cannot be underestimated.
BJP (Ganesh Naik)
Naik suggests Shinde's political existence could be wiped out if the BJP allowed him to act freely.
Alliance Strategy
Shiv Sena (Shinde)
Shinde's Sena is a crucial ally for the BJP in Maharashtra.
BJP (Ganesh Naik)
Naik believes the BJP would have performed better in municipal elections if it had contested independently.
- Parties Involved
- Shiv Sena (Shinde), BJP, Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Key Figures
- Eknath Shinde, Ganesh Naik, Sanjay Shirsat
- Recent Elections
- Shinde's Sena won 399 out of 2,869 wards in local body elections.
- BMC Results
- BJP won 29 wards, Shinde's Sena finished third.
- Regions of Conflict
- Navi Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli
Sources
MNS should have informed us before joining Eknath Shinde's alliance in Kalyan: Sena (UBT)
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