💝As speculations swirl about a rift between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde, the latter has categorically denied reports of a 'cold war' between them.
🐓In response to speculation about internal tensions, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde took a swipe at the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the INDIA bloc, asserting that there are no tensions within their government.
Citing Eknath Shinde, News 18𓆉 quoted, "There is no cold war as this is not Maha Vikas Aghadi or the INDIA bloc. Our war is with the people who are opposing the development of Maharashtra."
꧒"We are united in our fight against those who oppose development. When I was chief minister, on 31 October 2023, then deputy chief minister Fadnavis had founded a similar cell. I have simply reconstituted it with my people overseeing its operations," Shinde asserted.
Trouble In Mahayuti?
♕As per the reports, just months after the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra registered a decisive victory over the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, speculations are rifts growing within it.
ꦕRecently, the Maharashtra Home Department, led by CM Fadnavis, reduced the security for over 20 Shiv Sena MLAs who are not ministers, downgrading them from Y+ security to just one constable.
In addition, the security cover for some MLAs from the BJP 💎and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP has also been reduced; the number is much less than those from the Shiv Sena, fuelling concerns over growing friction between Shinde and Fadnavis.
♛The BJP and Shinde Sena are at loggerheads over several issues, including the post of guardian minister for Raigad and Nashik.
As per sources, Shinde seems to be avoiding sharing the stage with Fadnavis. Last month, Shinde skipped a meeting of the Nashik Metropolitan Regional Development Authority called by Fadnavis. He was also absent at the inauguration ceremony of Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Commissionerate, reported India Today.
