Political Tensions Rise in Maharashtra as Alliances Face Strain

Rifts deepen within ruling and opposition coalitions, with defections, security downgrades, and shifting alliances reshaping the state's political landscape.

Sharad Pawar's public praise and award for Deputy CM Eknath Shinde have created friction within the opposition MVA alliance, raising questions about its unity.
The ruling Mahayuti alliance faces internal tensions, with Deputy CM Shinde reportedly dissatisfied over unresolved issues like ministerial appointments and recent security downgrades for his faction's MLAs.
Defections continue to weaken Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT), with several leaders joining Shinde's faction as he prepares for the upcoming BMC elections.
Shinde has intensified efforts to consolidate his faction's dominance in Mumbai, urging Shiv Sena cadres to expand their presence and campaign on government achievements.
Speculation grows over potential new political alignments ahead of civic polls, as both ruling and opposition alliances grapple with internal divisions and shifting loyalties.