Why Maharashtra speaker Rahul Narwekar ruled that Eknath Shinde faction is the real Shiv Sena

Wednesday, 10 January 2024
Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared the Eknath Shinde faction as the 'real political party' in the Shiv Sena. The ruling is a major relief for Shinde, who formed a government with BJP's support. Narwekar emphasized the importance of the Shiv Sena constitution and the majority support of Shinde's faction. The ruling has significant implications for Maharashtra's political landscape. The Thackeray faction plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, potentially escalating the legal battle

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On January 10, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar declared that the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is the authentic Shiv Sena political party, settling a dispute that arose in 2022 when rival factions emerged. Both factions had filed petitions seeking the...

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