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Who is Eknath Shinde?

Eknath Shinde

About Eknath Shinde

Who is Eknath Shinde?

Eknath Shinde, who led the rebellion against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, became the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on July 30.
 
Earlier, he was the Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings) in the state government.
 
The 58-year-old is a Member of Legislative Assembly from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency of Thane and has been elected consecutively for 4 terms in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly in 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019.
 
Background
 
Shinde hails from the Jawali taluka in Satara and belongs to the Maratha community. He used to drive an auto rickshaw to support his family in Thane. He was elected
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Backstabbers cannot carry forward Balasaheb's legacy: Sibal slams Shinde

"Conspirators, opportunists, backstabbers cannot carry forward the legacy of Balasaheb," said Sibal on Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 9:54 AM IST

Adityanath has revived 'pride of our faith': Shinde during courtesy visit

Shinde said Adityanath has revived the "pride of our faith" and added that under his leadership, "the city of Lord Ram is touching new dimensions of development"

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2023 | 6:50 AM IST

Maharashtra CM leaves for Ayodhya; says will address critticism by work

Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Saturday evening embarked on the tour of Ayodhya where he will offer prayers to Lord Ram by boarding a flight for Lucknow

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2023 | 6:36 PM IST

Oppn must heed Pawar's statement on Adani: Maha CM in swipe at Cong, Uddhav

Pawar is a very senior politician and must have spoken on the Adani issue after much study, and, therefore, those protesting should clarify their stand, the CM said

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Updated On : 08 Apr 2023 | 11:11 AM IST

Shinde flags off special train to Ayodhya, to visit temple town on Sunday

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde flagged off a special train to Ayodhya carrying activists of his party Shiv Sena amid fanfare, two days ahead of his own visit to the temple town

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Updated On : 07 Apr 2023 | 7:02 PM IST

Savarkar not national issue, Oppn should realise BJP's politics: Pawar

Amid plans by BJP and Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to carry out Savarkar Gaurav Yatra, NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that Savarkar is not a national issue

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Updated On : 02 Apr 2023 | 6:54 AM IST

T Raja asks Maha CM to follow footsteps of Yogi to demolish encroachments

Suspended BJP MLA from Telangana, T Raja Singh, on Sunday said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde should imitate his Uttar Pradesh counterpart Yogi Adityanath and demolish illegal encroachments

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2023 | 8:14 AM IST

H3N2 virus: CM Shinde seeks public awareness, asks hospitals to be ready

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday chaired a review meeting of the Health department at Mumbai's Vidhan Bhavan to take stock of the state's preparedness

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Updated On : 17 Mar 2023 | 7:44 AM IST

Amid protest, Shinde, Fadnavis to meet Maha farmers' representatives today

The farmers have been holding a long foot march from Nashik to Mumbai in a bid to put forward their demands before the government

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 8:44 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to visit Ayodhya after end of Budget session

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will visit Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh after the ongoing budget session of the state legislature ends later this month, his close aide said on Wednesday.

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Updated On : 16 Mar 2023 | 7:51 AM IST

Farmers committing suicide is not new issue: Maharashtra agri minister

He said a committee has been set up under Agriculture Commissioner to study this issue

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2023 | 12:00 PM IST

We will fulfill needs of women and middle class in our first Budget: Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said the state Budget, which is to be presented on Thursday, will fulfil the needs and aspirations of women and the middle class across the state

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Updated On : 09 Mar 2023 | 7:20 AM IST

Aditya Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt for bad air quality in MMR

In a detailed tweet, he attacked the Shiv Sena Chief Minister Eknath Shinde regime for having no care for the common man owing to low air grade in the MMR

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2023 | 2:42 PM IST

We're with onion farmers, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde in Assembly

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told the legislative assembly that his govt is with onion farmers amid reports of falling prices of the key kitchen staple in the wholesale market

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Updated On : 01 Mar 2023 | 7:15 AM IST

Shouldn't we offer tea to people who come to CM residence? asks Shinde

"They are given tea, not biriyani. It is in our culture that when someone comes they are offered tea and water," he added

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Updated On : 27 Feb 2023 | 7:02 AM IST

Shiv Sena feud to find echo in Budget session of Maharashtra legislature

The Speaker said that there is only one Shiv Sena with 55 MLAs which is led by Shinde and legislator Bharat Gogawale has been recognised as its chief whip

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Updated On : 24 Feb 2023 | 11:05 AM IST

Uddhav faction gears up for legal battle as SC refuses to stay EC order

While Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the Supreme Court had not accepted the demand of status quo, Thackeray faction leader Anil Desai said that the court had taken up the plea

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Updated On : 23 Feb 2023 | 7:44 AM IST

We accept CM Eknath Shinde as new Shiv Sena chief, says Uday Samant

Speaking to ANI, Minister Uday Samant said, We agreed that CM Eknath Shinde will be our new Shivsena party chief. We will soon submit our letter to the Election Commission regarding this

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Updated On : 22 Feb 2023 | 7:55 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Shinde calls national executive meeting of Shiv Sena

This would be the first party-level meeting to be chaired by CM Shinde, after the Election Commission's decision that the name Shiv Sena and its poll symbol will remain with the Shinde camp

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2023 | 11:03 AM IST

Uddhav faction moves SC over EC decision, hits out at 'Shinde faction'

The plea said that the poll panel "failed" to consider that his action enjoys a majority in the Legislative Council and Rajya Sabha

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2023 | 7:27 AM IST