Immediately after submitting his nomination for Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson, Sachin Ahir sent his resignation letter to Uddhav Thackeray, stepping down from key roles in Shiv Sena. Ahir, who shifted loyalty to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, cited “unavoidable circumstances” for his departure. He expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him but stated the need to resign due to these circumstances.
Ahir’s exit impacts Mumbai’s urban politics and trade union leadership, as he held significant influence over the working-class vote bank. His move to the ruling alliance is seen as a blow to Shiv Sena’s leadership. The nomination filing by Ahir, in the presence of top officials, marked a significant shift in the political landscape.
Shiv Sena clarified that Ahir’s move was not just for the election but a formal entry into the party. Ahir’s decision to leave the party was communicated to Aaditya Thackeray. The political analysts view this as part of a strategy to weaken the Thackeray faction’s base.
Senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized Uddhav Thackeray, attributing the faction’s collapse to internal issues. He distanced the BJP from the poaching allegations and criticized the Thackeray camp’s management. The political dynamics have shifted ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
