Shiv Sena (UBT) Praises CM Fadnavis While Criticizing DyCM Shinde Over Corruption Allegations

The Uddhav Thackeray-led faction commends Fadnavis' crackdown on fixers in government while targeting Shinde's tenure for alleged financial misconduct.

• Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana hailed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for rejecting 16 appointees tied to alleged corruption during Eknath Shinde's time as CM.
• The editorial accused the Shinde-led administration of widespread corruption, including extortion of commissions and misuse of state funds for political gains.
• Specific allegations included a claim that a key figure fled to Dubai with Rs 10,000 crore and that contractors faced delayed payments due to demands for kickbacks.
• Saamana also criticized Shinde’s role in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), citing accusations by a French company of commission extortion in metro construction projects.
• The editorial urged Fadnavis to inform Prime Minister Modi of alleged corruption within Shinde's faction, emphasizing Modi's recent anti-corruption stance.

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