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Eknath Shinde
Eknath Sambhaji Shinde (born 9 February 1964) is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a position he assumed on 30 June 2022. A prominent leader from the Shiv Sena
...Read more- Metro Lines 9 and 2B open, MMR now has second-largest network in India
Mumbai Metro Lines 9 and 2B have opened for commuters, improving connectivity across suburbs and easing travel with frequent services.
- Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena leaders likely to stop using VSR Ventures aircraft after Ajit Pawar plane crash: Report
The Shiv Sena leadership has taken a precautionary approach and has conveyed its decision internally to avoid flying on VSR-operated aircraft.
- Privilege hearing in Kunal Kamra case adjourned after complainant’s absence; next date set for March 10
The Maharashtra Legislative Council's Privileges Committee has deferred the hearing involving stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushma Andhare. The proceedings, held on February 17, 2026, were cut short due to the absence of the primary complainant.
- Eknath Shinde urges leaders not to politicise Salman Khan’s attendance at the RSS event says, “Isn’t Salman Khan an Indian citizen”
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has defended Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s attendance at a recent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary event in Mumbai, saying there’s nothing inappropriate about an Indian citizen attending a public cultural programme and urging political leaders not to politicise the matter
- Mumbai mayor race ends early: Mahayuti names BJP’s Ritu Tawde, Sena locks Sanjay Ghadi as deputy pick
With the mayor’s post reserved for women, BJP’s Ritu Tawde is set to take charge of the BMC, while the Shinde-led Shiv Sena has named Sanjay Ghadi as deputy mayor.
- Baramati crash plane had flown Fadnavis, Shinde, Himanta during Bihar polls; was due in Patna hours later
The Learjet 45 that crashed in Baramati had earlier flown BJP leaders during Bihar polls and was scheduled for another charter the same day.
- 'I’ve lost a strong friend': Fadnavis announces three-day state mourning; next steps after meeting Ajit Pawar’s family
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces three-day state mourning and a holiday after deputy CM Ajit Pawar dies in a Baramati aircraft crash.
- BJP leader's veiled threat to Eknath Shinde on home turf: 'If party gives permission...'
The BJP leader said that the Shiv Sena's name and existence would be wiped out if the party gave its leaders and workers a free hand.
- ‘I love India’: Eknath Shinde’s roadside exchange with foreign tourist goes viral
The clip shows Shinde briefly stopping his car and interacting with the woman from inside the vehicle.
- Social media post sparks buzz: Will Raj Thackeray back BJP or Shinde Sena, sideline Uddhav in BMC polls?
In the message, he reflected on Bal Thackeray’s political style and principles, highlighting adaptability without abandoning core values.
- After Kalyan-Dombivli, is Ulhasnagar the next flashpoint as Maharashtra alliances show signs of crack
With MNS's backing, the Shiv Sena has effectively gained the support of 58 corporators, significantly boosting its prospects in the civic body and further consolidating its control over KDMC.
- Shinde Sena ties up with Raj Thackeray's MNS in Kalyan-Dombivli, deals big blow to BJP
Despite the Thackeray brothers contesting the civic polls together, the MNS has extended support for rival Shinde faction in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) dealing a blow to Uddhav Thackeray.
- Davos 2026: No rift with Eknath Shinde, mayor decision after return to Mumbai, says Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said engagements at Davos will help attract international investments for the ‘third Mumbai’ project.
- Corporators locked in, paperwork underway: Why a wary Eknath Shinde is leaving nothing to chance
Amid continuing suspense over the BMC Mayor’s post, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has moved its 29 newly elected corporators to a luxury hotel to prevent poaching, even as alliance talks with the BJP remain on hold due to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ Davos visit.
- Is resort politics back? After BMC polls, Shinde camps corporators to prevent poaching
Shinde said the Mahayuti, comprising the BJP and the Shiv Sena, had crossed the majority mark in the 227-member BMC and would have mayors not only in Mumbai but across several municipal corporations in the state.
- Shinde Sena office vandalised by BJP workers in Navi Mumbai after civic poll victory
The Shiv Sena and BJP fought separately in Navi Mumbai, with the latter comprehensively defeating the Eknath Shinde-led outfit.
- Shinde Sena trumps ally BJP by one seat in Kalyan-Dombivli civic polls
According to the final tally on Friday, Shiv Sena won 52 seats in the 122-member civic body, followed closely by the BJP with 51 seats.
- Uddhav vs Shinde: What BMC results say about battle for Bal Thackeray’s legacy
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) outperformed the Eknath Shinde faction in the BMC election, but failed to win the prestigious BMC election
- Eknath Shinde thanks public for Mahayuti's massive mandate, claims triple engine government in Mumbai
While speaking to CNN-News18, he further said, "People of Mumbai have backed development." He also said that people have voted for vikas and have rejected emotive issues.
- BMC election exit poll results: Pollsters predict clear majority for BJP-Sena, setback for Thackeray cousins
The exit poll has predicted 138 seats for the Mahayuti in the 227-member civic body and 69 for Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS.
