Thackeray brothers eye reunion, Shinde seeks to cement hold
Amidst reunion rumors between Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, Maharashtra's political landscape is tense. Eknath Shinde is actively solidifying his leadership, highlighted by his swift response to the Pahalgam terror attack, arranging evacuation flights...

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Shinde swiftly flew to Srinagar to oversee the safe evacuation of stranded Maharashtrian tourists, arranging special flights independent of the state government's efforts. His camp repeatedly highlighted his leadership during the crisis, while taking jabs at Uddhav Thackeray and Aaditya Thackeray for being abroad on vacation. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) skipped the all-party meeting in Delhi, giving Shinde's team more ammunition to showcase his commitment.
Shinde's efforts underline his strategy of projecting a hands-on, proactive image, contrasting sharply with the Thackeray cousins' perceived absence. With Maharashtra politics at a tipping point, Shinde is determined not to let the possible Thackeray reunion overshadow his hard-earned position within Shiv Sena.
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