The political landscape of Maharashtra has become clearer to a large extent. There are still some sheds to clean. And, according to current political equations, they are very important.
If we try to understand this, Eknath Shinde’s role as Chief Minister still largely remains. The tasks given by Mahayuti have certainly not been completed and a new claim for the post of Chief Minister has begun.
Shiv Sena MLAs have chosen Eknath Shinde and NCP MLAs have chosen Ajit Pawar as their leaders, but this work is yet to progress in the BJP. Yes, BJP MPs and leaders believe that Devendra Fadnavis should now be made the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, because, BJP leaders claim, Devendra Fadnavis is the architect of Mahayuti’s spectacular victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. MLAs from all three Grand Alliance parties want their leader to be the next Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Another special update is that after being elected NCP leader, Ajit Pawar has openly supported Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister. That is, Ajit Pawar does not want Eknath Shinde to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra again. This move also seems to be a way for Ajit Pawar to strengthen his claim for the Chief Minister’s post.
Shiv Sena not completely free from shadow of Thackeray family
The Shiv Sena’s attitude had already changed in Maharashtra. The credit for the first change goes to Uddhav Thackeray, and then with a sabotage, Eknath Shinde changed everything.
Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena’s performance was better than Eknath Shinde’s in the Lok Sabha elections, but everything went wrong in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
Uddhav Thackeray has something left, but Raj Thackeray didn’t get anything even with Eknath Shinde: his son Amit Thackeray also lost the elections.
Aditya Thackeray definitely saved his wicket in Worli, but in Mahim, Amit Thackeray was at zero. Last time Raj Thackeray also got an MLA from MNS but this time he got nothing.
And if you look at it this way, Eknath Shinde still does not have full control over the Shiv Sena.
The last match of the Maharashtra series is still left – BMC Elections
The BMC elections should have been held in 2022, but they have not been held till now. The situation became such that, at the end of the mandate, it was necessary to appoint an administrator there.
The equations that are being seen after the assembly elections would have come to light even before the BMC elections.
After the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, now the final decision has to be taken in the BMC elections. It remains to be seen if this will be the public’s final decision regarding the Shiv Sena’s legacy and will also be the final test for Eknath Shinde.
The question of Maratha pride is also important.
The issue of Marathi identity is such that the BJP has to act very thoughtfully. You will remember when BJP MP Kangana Ranaut used to attack the then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, calling Mumbai PoK, then Devendra Fadnavis and Maharashtra BJP leaders had to give measured statements.
70 percent of Maharashtra’s population speaks Marathi, and Bal Thackeray’s politics have also revolved around Marathi identity. Raj Thackeray may have calmed down now, but workers of his Maharashtra Navnirman Sena used to create violence in the name of Marathi identity, and the people of Purvanchal were the target.
So far, Uddhav Thackeray has been at pains to explain that Gujarat is not on the BJP’s agenda but Maharashtra is. Uddhav Thackeray alleges that Eknath Shinde works at the behest of the BJP and is against Marathi identity.
The assembly election results have reduced some of Eknath Shinde’s problems, but much remains to be done in this matter.
The legacy of Bal Thackeray and Hindutva is yet to be fully grasped.
Eknath Shinde has proven himself to be the rightful owner of Bala Saheb Thackeray’s legacy, but Eknath Shinde is yet to fully take possession of the Shiv Sena founder’s Hindutva legacy.
The main reason is that Shiv Sena seems to be free of the Thackeray family, but this joint mission of the BJP and Eknath Shinde has not been able to come to an end.
Shinde there is still work to do
According to Eknath Shinde, personally, Eknath Shinde has to continue his journey as a successful Chief Minister and there are many tasks left which are very important for him to become the true successor of Bal Thackeray.
Raj Thackeray also wanted the same, but it was not possible due to lack of necessary things in his favor. Bal Thackeray himself had handed over everything along with the property to Uddhav Thackeray, but he could not handle it – and all this is in the hands of Eknath Shinde, but there is no guarantee that it is safe in his hands.
Who knows, another Eknath Shinde may be born tomorrow. Eknath Shinde has to complete this job for both himself and BJP. Just as the BJP, which is in power at the Centre, is erasing Nehru’s traces one by one, Eknath Shinde too is left with the same tasks – and till then it is necessary for Eknath Shinde to remain the Chief Minister, but this It is not even guaranteed that this will definitely happen.
