Eknath Shinde Blames BJP for Shiv Sena's Losses in Mumbai, Cites 30 Seats
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News18•20-01-2026, 18:02
Eknath Shinde Blames BJP for Shiv Sena's Losses in Mumbai, Cites 30 Seats
- •Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena has complained to the BJP high command, alleging that BJP caused significant damage to their party in Mumbai.
- •The complaint details issues in 30 Muslim-majority seats, where Shinde's faction claims BJP strategically pushed them to contest 'difficult' seats.
- •Shinde's faction alleges betrayal on 15 seats, with local BJP workers actively working against Shiv Sena candidates.
- •Serious allegations include BJP fielding its own candidates against Shiv Sena on 3 seats, causing vote division.
- •BJP is also displeased with Shinde's 'hotel politics,' where he moved newly elected corporators to a five-star hotel, fearing defection.
Why It Matters: Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena blames BJP for its poor performance in Mumbai, leading to internal Mahayuti conflict.
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