Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Maharashtra Tensions: Shiv Sena Ministers Boycott Cabinet Meet, NCP Calls for Shinde's Resignation
In Maharashtra, many Shiv Sena ministers didn't go to an important government meeting.
They might be upset because another party, BJP, is taking some of their members.
In Nashik, some important Shiv Sena leaders joined NCP and BJP.
Also, a Shiv Sena leader in Malegaon joined the BJP.
The NCP is now asking Shiv Sena's deputy chief minister, Eknath Shinde, to leave the alliance with the BJP.
Most Shiv Sena ministers skipped the Maharashtra cabinet meeting on Tuesday
Only Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena's deputy chief minister, attended the meeting
Shiv Sena's absence was likely due to discontent over BJP poaching its workers and leaders
Key Shiv Sena leaders in Nashik defected to NCP and BJP ahead of local elections
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Advay Hiray also joined the BJP
- Who
- Shiv Sena ministers, Ajit Pawar, Chhagan Bhujbal, Marotrao Pawar, Sambhaji Pawar, Advay Hiray, Eknath Shinde, Clyde Crasto
- What
- Boycotted the Maharashtra cabinet meeting, defected to NCP and BJP, called for Shinde's resignation
- When
- Tuesday, Nov 18, Wednesday, Nov 19
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Possible discontent over BJP poaching Shiv Sena members, political gains ahead of local elections, reported friction between CM Fadnavis and Shiv Sena ministers
Shiv Sena
BJP
Worker Poaching
Shiv Sena
Disapproves of BJP taking its workers and leaders
BJP
Sees it as a normal election strategy
Shinde's Role
Shiv Sena
Shinde should leave the alliance with the BJP
BJP
Shinde is still a valuable ally
- Alliance
- Mahayuti (BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP)
- Cabinet Meet Date
- Tuesday, Nov 18
- Shiv Sena Ministers Present
- Only Eknath Shinde
- Defectors
- Marotrao Pawar, Sambhaji Pawar (NCP), Advay Hiray (BJP)
- Election Date
- December 2 (local body polls)
- NCP's Stance
- Asks Eknath Shinde to quit Mahayuti alliance
Sources
'No Discontent': Ajit Pawar Plays Down Rift In Mahayuti As Shiv Sena Ministers Boycott Cabinet Meet
Shinde Sena ministers boycott cabinet meeting, tell Fadnavis to stop poaching their party workers
Maharashtra Politics: Cracks Deepen In Mahayuti As Shiv Sena Ministers Skip Cabinet Meeting Over BJP’s Induction Spree
Major Blow To Shiv Sena (UBT): Key Leaders Defect To NCP & BJP In Nashik
Shiv Sena Ministers Boycott Cabinet Meeting Over BJP Poaching
Amid Mahayuti tensions, why BJP induction of Sena leaders has hit a flashpoint before local body polls
'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'
Maharashtra: Shinde Sena ministers skip Cabinet meeting after party leaders join BJP
‘No poaching within Mahayuti’: Eknath Shinde moves to douse row as Sena ministers boycott Cabinet meet
BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims NCP (SP); asks Dy CM to quit Mahayuti alliance
'Shinde should quit Mahayuti, BJP no longer needs him'
Turf war within Mahayuti: BJP workers celebrate rejection of NCP candidate’s nomination in Angar, Ajit Pawar’s party vows to hit back
Cong proposes alliance with NCP in BMC polls
Mumbai Congress Begins Talks With Sharad Pawar To Build New Alliance For BMC Polls
