Former minister's switch boosts Shinde camp ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council election
By Staff Writer
30 Jun 2026
Former Maharashtra minister Sachin Ahir quit Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and joined Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. His move, ahead of the Legislative Council Deputy Chairman election, is seen as a political boost for the ruling alliance.