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Who is Eknath Shinde?

Eknath Shinde

About Eknath Shinde

Who is Eknath Shinde?

Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, became the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on July 30.
 
Earlier, he was the Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings) in the state government.
 
The 58-year-old is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency of Thane and has been elected consecutively for 4 terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019.
 
Background
 
Shinde hails from the Jawali taluka in Satara and belongs to the Maratha community. He used to drive an auto rickshaw to support his family in Thane. He was elected
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Fadnavis knows how dangerous a 'scheming friend' can be, says Shinde

Shinde was responding to questions about Fadnavis and Thackeray taking the same flight while going to Nagpur on Friday

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Only one Shiv Sena exists, led by Shinde: Shah's jibe at Uddhav Thackeray

The Sena (UBT) is staring at a crisis as at least six Lok Sabha MPs are believed to have revolted against Thackeray and are likely to cross over to the ruling Shiv Sena

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2026 | 2:55 PM IST

Facing revolt by six MPs, Uddhav says ready to quit as party chief

The Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day exposed deepening fault lines as Uddhav sought to contain a rebellion and Shinde projected further political gains

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2026 | 12:22 AM IST

6 Sena (UBT) MPs skip meeting, switchover to Shinde camp appears imminent

Shiv Sena (UBT) has nine MPs in the Lok Sabha and at least six will have to switch sides together to escape disqualification under the anti-defection law

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Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Buddha's teachings relevant in conflict-ridden world: Eknath Shinde

Addressing the 8th International Buddhist Dhamma Conference here on Sunday, Shinde characterised Buddhism as a movement for change

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Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

Maharashtra on track to contribute $1.5 tn to India's GDP: Dy CM Shinde

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says Maharashtra is on track to contribute $1.5 trillion to India's GDP as infrastructure expansion and investment drive the state's growth

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Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:42 PM IST

164 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in UAE return home, says Shiv Sena

The special fights were arranged by Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, a party leader said

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Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

CM Fadnavis, Dy CMs pay tributes to Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort

Fadnavis and his deputies attended various programmes, including the 'cradle ceremony', symbolising the legendary king's birth and naming rituals, at Shivneri

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Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

Mumbai mayor race: Shinde Sena shifts newly elected corporators to hotel

The move comes amid Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's remark earlier in the day that his party could install its mayor in the metropolis if God wills

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Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 7:29 PM IST

NCP also in talks with Shiv Sena over seats in Pune civic polls: Ajit Pawar

NCP and Shiv Sena are constituents of the ruling Mahayuti, along with the BJP, while the NCP (SP) belongs to the Opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi

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Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Over 128K people bitten by stray dogs in Mumbai in 2024: Eknath Shinde

In Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) limits, 9,427 people were bitten by stray dogs, while 1,28,252 people suffered dog bites in Mumbai as per the 2024 figures, Shinde added

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Updated On : 13 Dec 2025 | 9:47 AM IST

Told to form alliance at any cost before civic polls: Maharashtra BJP Prez

Responding to a question about perceived differences between Shinde and state Forest Minister Ganesh Naik, Chavan said that there should not be any animosity in politics

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2025 | 2:20 PM IST

Maharashtra recorded over 3 million dog bite cases in 6 yrs: Eknath Shinde

Shinde said local bodies have been directed to intensify animal birth control and anti-rabies vaccination programmes in accordance with the Supreme Court's directions issued in August 2024

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Updated On : 10 Dec 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Shinde warns officials of 'wrath' if Shiv Sena workers face injustice

Speaking at a rally at Phaltan in Satara district, Shinde said those who do injustice will not be spared

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

Shiv Sena symbol row: SC fixes Nov 12 for hearing Uddhav faction's plea

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena-UBT, said that local body elections are likely to be held in January next year and therefore there is a sense of urgency in the matter

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Updated On : 08 Oct 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Elective merit key factor in seats allocation for BMC polls: Eknath Shinde

Shinde also said the collective victory of Mahayuti is more important than the number of seats allotted to each constituent of the alliance in the BMC elections

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Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 9:43 AM IST

Shah visits Lalbaugcha Raja, CM residence and meets DyCM Shinde in Mumbai

Shah arrived in the city on Friday night. On Saturday morning, he met Shinde at the state government's Sahyadri Guest House in south Mumbai

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2025 | 3:13 PM IST

Amit Shah 'ultimately responsible' for ₹50,000 cr alleged land scam: Raut

UBT's Raut has alleged collusion between the state government's revenue, Urban development department, CIDCO officials and ministers to provide this parcel of land to the family

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 1:12 PM IST

Pothole-free roads, metro boost: Shinde outlines MahaYuti's Mumbai plan

He also asserted that the BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP MahaYuti alliance will contest the upcoming local bodies elections together and expressed confidence about emerging victorious

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2025 | 4:54 PM IST

Sena (UBT) demands 20% reservation for 'Marathi Manoos' in Mumbai buildings

Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Ambadas Danve and Milind Narvekar gave a letter with this demand to minister Shambhuraj Desai, who belongs to the rival Shiv Sena

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2025 | 9:34 AM IST