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Eknath Shinde
Shiv Sena
DOB
09 Feb 1964
Age
60 years
birth palce
Satara, Maharashtra
profession
Politician
Eknath Shinde biography
From working in a beer brewery in Thane and driving an autorickshaw to make ends meet, to becoming the most powerful leader in the present Shiv Sena after the Thackerays, Eknath Shinde, 58, became the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra on July 1, 2022.
In a surprise turn of events, the Shiv Sena rebel leader Shinde was sworn in as the CM and BJP leader and former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as the Deputy Chief Minister.
Shinde became the 20th Chief Minister of the state a day after Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray resigned as CM ahead of a floor test, bringing to an end the 31-month rule of his Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition.
What came as a surprise was the about-turn by Fadnavis. Shortly after he told a press conference that he would not be a part of the government, the central leadership of the party said Fadnavis would be joining the government.
The Shinde family originally belongs to Satara district and moved to Thane in the ’70s when Shinde was just a child. His start was with odd jobs, at places such as a beer brewery and fishery, apart from his stint as an autorickshaw driver, before he began his association with the Shiv Sena in the ’80s.
Shinde soon gained proximity to then Thane district Sena president Anand Dighe, who ran the local unit with an iron fist and was instrumental in making the Shiv Sena a dominant force in the area. As Shinde modelled his appearance too after his mentor, Dighe had rewarded his loyalty with helping him win a seat in the Thane Municipal Corporation in 1997.
Dighe was also there for Shinde when he lost his children to a drowning accident in 2000, which caused him to withdraw into a shell. Dighe is said to have goaded Shinde back, making him the leader of the house in the Thane Municipal Corporation.
After Dighe’s death in August 2001, Shinde filled the void left in the Shiv Sena’s Thane unit. In 2004, he became an MLA, winning the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat, and has represented the constituency for four consecutive terms.
Since 2019, when the Shiv Sena dumped the BJP to form an unlikely triumvirate with the Congress and NCP to form the government in Maharashtra, there have been constant murmurs about Shinde’s unhappiness with the political arrangement. Many within the Shiv Sena and its allies the Congress and NCP have long feared Shinde to be the weak link as the BJP made constant attacks on the government. The impression has been further strengthened by the BJP sparing Shinde even as it went after all other major MVA leaders.
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Eknath Shinde personal life
Spouse
Lata Shinde
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marathi & Political Science
netWorth
₹11 Crore
EKNATH SHINDE NEWS
Maharashtra CM Shinde hails 'Navratna' Budget, Deputy CM Fadnavis says all core sectors adequately allocated
July 23, 2024 6:49 pm
Deputy CM slams the opposition for saying state got raw deal, calls it false.
Sharad Pawar meets Eknath Shinde to discuss issues in Baramati
July 23, 2024 3:21 am
Meanwhile, the NCP (SP) on Monday reacted sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s attack on Sharad Pawar.
Congress targets Eknath Shinde over housing project, violence in Vishalgadh fort
July 22, 2024 10:27 pm
Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole held a press conference where he displayed the speech of CM Shinde, dated June 20, 2024.
Congress MLA Hiraman Khoskar meets Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
July 21, 2024 10:43 pm
While Khoskar claimed that the meeting was regarding an official work and he has been defamed by insiders aspiring for a ticket, speculations are rife that he might switch sides soon.
Mumbai Confidential: A poll sequel
July 21, 2024 7:58 pm
A digital campaign management firm’s rebranding effort for the NCP faces resistance from some of its leaders.
After Bhujbal, CM Shinde slams Opposition for not attending meet on reservation
July 15, 2024 11:04 pm
The CM was accompanied by his cabinet colleagues Girish Mahajan and Dada Bhuse.
Maharashtra CM Shinde, Andhra CM Naidu agree to work closely on infrastructure, development agendas
July 14, 2024 7:29 pm
Naidu was in Mumbai to attend the wedding ceremony of industrialist Mukesh Ambani's son Anant Ambani.
Mumbai News Highlights: 'Traitors identified', to be punished for cross-voting, says Nana Patole
July 15, 2024 7:39 am
Mumbai News Highlights: NCP leaders shall discuss future plans for the party, stated NCP President Sunil Tatkare.
MVA falls face first; Ajit Pawar, Eknath Shinde establish their hold on parties
July 13, 2024 7:36 am
Congress promises action as 6 cross-vote, even as MVA fails to get any MLAs from other side despite Sharad Pawar-led NCP’s tall claims
Maharashtra MLC Polls Live Updates: Ruling Mahayuti alliance wins 9 out of 11 seats
July 13, 2024 6:30 am
Maharashtra MLC Polls Live Updates: There were 12 candidates in the fray for the 11 seats in the upper house of the state legislature where the 274 current members of the legislative assembly form the electoral college.
EKNATH SHINDE PHOTOS
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Shehnaaz Gill and others at Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's Ganpati darshan
September 24, 2023 10:46 pm
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde hosted the who's who of Bollywood for a Ganpati darshan at his residence on Sunday. Scroll to see photos.
'MLAs come, and can go anywhere': NCP chief Sharad Pawar's party meeting in pictures
July 07, 2023 7:42 am
NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar convened a working committee meeting of the party Wednesday which was attended by 16 MLAs and office-bearers of the party’s frontal cells.
Shinde faction wins Shiv Sena party name, symbol; Uddhav camp protests
February 18, 2023 9:24 pm
The ECI Friday recognised Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena and granted them the permission to use the name 'Shiv Sena' and the bow and arrow symbol for their party.
At first ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ event, PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons
December 26, 2022 10:28 pm
At first ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ event, PM Modi pays tribute to Guru Gobind Singh’s sons
Maharashtra, Karnataka Assembly sessions begin on stormy notes
December 20, 2022 1:36 pm
Sena vs Sena: Uddhav, Shinde factions hold massive Dussehra rallies in Mumbai
October 06, 2022 11:40 am
Maharashtra celebrates Dahi Handi with pomp and grandeur after pandemic-gap
August 20, 2022 2:41 pm
From auto driver to Shiv Sainik to Maharashtra CM: The journey of Eknath Shinde
July 01, 2022 12:57 pm
Eknath Shinde was sworn in as the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
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