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By Ritvick Arun Bhalekar: A day after an advertisement in Maharashtra newspapers by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena sparked a row over the comparison between the popularity of the CM over his deputy Devendra Fadnavis, the state government released another advertisement featuring both the leaders as the face of development and growth in Maharashtra. The earlier ad reported "PM Modi for India, Eknath Shinde for Maharashtra", quoting a survey where Shinde is shown as more preferred for the CM post than BJP's Devendra Fadnavis. ALSO READ | The advertisement issued on Wednesday focuses on the BJP-Sena alliance in Maharashtra and attempts to highlight how it has the "support of the majority of the people in Maharashtra". "The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is at the heart of the wishes of the public," the advertisement reads. Likewise, photos of late Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray and senior leader Anand Dighe were also there in the ad along with PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The previous advertisement missed Thackeray’s photo, which drew ire from Uddhav's camp. The advertisement published on Tuesday had reportedly upset BJP’s leadership and cadre. While the tagline of advertisement put out on Tuesday was "Modi for India, Shinde for Maharashtra", the chief minister sought to downplay it, saying both he and BJP leader Fadnavis were "in people's minds" and working together. Shiv Sena minister Shambhuraj Desai said, "Our party has nothing to do with the adver...

Millions of newspaper readers in Maharashtra, on Tuesday, 13 June, woke up to a full-page ad splashed on the front pages of many prominent dailies titled 'Modi for India, Shinde for Maharashtra: The Dream Team Loved by All.' The slogan was an unmistakable reference to the Except, this ad had The ad also had only one photo – Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde – and only Shiv Sena symbol in a corner. When asked about the ad, Shinde told mediapersons, "Our government works under the guidance of the country's prime minister Narendra Modi. This is a double engine government." He also tried to play down the matter of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' missing photo. "Photo may be there or not but both of us are in people's hearts and that is more important." Before the current CM joined hands with the BJP in June 2022, the slogan 'Narendra in the Country, Devendra in the State' was popular among the BJP followers. It is also not a secret that Fadnavis wasn't happy about having to cede the CM post to Shinde last year. The tagline of 'Modi for India, Shinde for Maharashtra' wouldn't have gone down well with him. On Tuesday, he cancelled his scheduled Kolhapur visit, apparently because he was upset over the ad. The official reason given was that he wanted to avoid air travel due to a problem to his eardrum. Otherwise a media-savvy politician, he refused to speak to reporters on Tuesday. What may have really ticked off Fadnavis and the BJP was the c...

Image Source : INDIA TV Shinde-led Shiv Sena advertisement Shinde-led Shiv Sena advertisement: A poster war has erupted in Maharashtra after Chief Minister-led Shiv Sena claimed that Eknath Shinde is the preferred person for the state's top post, claims an ad which was put out by the ruling party. In the full-page advertisement placed in many newspapers, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has demanded Narendra Modi in the Centre and Eknath Shinde for Maharashtra's top job. And has also claimed that Eknath Shinde is preferred more as CM rather than The ad may further widen the gap between the Shiv Sena and BJP, which according to reports, are going through a rough patch after Eknath Shinde son's fiasco. The Shiv Sena MP hit out at the BJP leaders in the state's Dombivil unit and said there are some leaders who are trying to create obstacles for the BJP-Shinde faction for their "selfish politics." The advertisement carries Sena’s bow-and-arrow symbol and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Shinde. It has no image or photo of Shiv Sena founder late Balasaheb Thackeray, a noticeable departure going by its earlier publicity materials. “…For the chief minister’s position, 26.1 per cent of the people in Maharashtra desire Eknath Shinde and 23.2 per cent of the people wish to see Devendra Fadnavis as the next chief minister,” reads the advertisement. Thus, it is undeniable proof that 49.3 per cent of the people in Maharashtra wish to see a strong alliance between BJP and Sh...

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"Hearty congratulations to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji as Deputy Chief Minister", Shah wrote in his tweet. "I am confident that under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi Ji this new government will work with a dedicated spirit for the development of Maharashtra and the interests of the people", he added. Apart from the Home Minister, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also congratulated the Shinde-Fadnavis duo and offered his best wishes for their forthcoming tenure. "Congratulations to Shri Eknath Shinde and Shri Devendra Fadnavis on taking oath as Maharashtra CM and Deputy CM. Best wishes to them for a successful tenure". Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also congratulated new CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis and extended his best wishes for their government. "Congratulations to Shri Eknath Shinde Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri Devendra Fadnavis Ji on taking oath as Deputy Chief Minister and best wishes for a successful tenure to both of them", he wrote in his tweet in Marathi. He also exuded confidence that Maharashtra will touch new heights during this administration and under the leadership of PM Modi. Eknath Shinde takes charge as Maharashtra CM At around 7:30 pm today, the Shiv Sena leader took charge as the new CM after breaking away from his predecessor Uddhav Thackeray, who resigned on Wednesday, June 29, during a Facebook live address. ...

It was a move that has taken everyone by complete surprise. Even the most seasoned political watchers wouldn’t have been able to predict this turn of events, which developed on Thursday afternoon. And the swearing-in has not been left to any delay either. Shinde will take oath at 7.30 pm this evening at Raj Bhawan, and Fadnavis also announced that he will not be a part of the new cabinet that is likely to be sworn in in the coming week. Fadnavis further added that the BJP has decided to support “Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader” Shinde to “save Hindutva and serve the people of Maharashtra.” He highlighted that while the saffron party and Shiv Sena had contested the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections together as a pre-poll alliance, Uddhav Thackeray “backstabbed us and dumped the saffron unit in the lust for power.” Born in Maharashtra’s Satara on February 9, 1964, Shinde hails from the Maratha community. His family shifted to Thane in search of livelihood, and Eknath completed his education until class 11 at Mangala High School & Junior College, Thane. He then started doing odd jobs to eke a living, and eventually started driving an auto-rickshaw in Thane to support his family. Even while in school, Shinde was reportedly influenced by the ideologies of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray. He took a plunge into politics and joined the party as a Sainik, introduced by then Shiv Sena President of the Thane unit – Anand Dighe – in early 1980. He started his career as a la...