Big upheaval in Maharashtra politics! Sachin Ahir, close to Aditya Thackeray, joins Shinde group, becomes candidate for the post of Legislative Council Deputy Chairman.

A big political development has come to light in the politics of Maharashtra. Giving another big blow to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), a senior leader of the party and considered close to Aditya Thackeray. Sachin Ahir Has joined Shiv Sena of Eknath Shinde faction. As soon as he joined the party, he joined the Maharashtra Legislative Council. post of vice chairman Also filed his nomination for.

This development is being seen as a major shift in the balance of power in Maharashtra politics ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Nomination filed in the presence of Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister

Sachin Ahir filed his nomination for the post of Legislative Council Deputy Chairman on Tuesday. During this, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra was with him. Devendra FadnavisDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Sunetra Pawarsenior BJP leaders and ministers Chandrakant Patil Many senior leaders of Mahayuti were present.

The presence of the leaders during the nomination clearly indicated that Mahayuti is considering this election as very important.

Big political blow for Shiv Sena (UBT)

Sachin Ahir has been counted among the most trusted associates of Aditya Thackeray for a long time. In the 2019 and 2024 assembly elections, he took command of Aditya Thackeray’s election campaign from Worli assembly seat and played an important role in ensuring his victory.

The sudden joining of such a leader into Shinde faction is being considered a big political loss for Shiv Sena (UBT).

Discussion on ‘Operation Tiger-3’ intensifies

In the political circles of Maharashtra, this development is being called Mahayuti. “Operation Tiger-3” Is being considered a part of.

Leaders of Shinde faction claim that in the coming days, many more MLAs and leaders of Shiv Sena (UBT) may leave the party and become part of the Grand Alliance. It is believed that this campaign is part of Uddhav Thackeray’s strategy to weaken his organizational base.

Who is Sachin Ahir?

Sachin Ahir is a well-known face of Maharashtra politics. she is from mumbai Shivadi And worli Has been MLA from the assembly seat thrice.

His political journey started with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). While being an MLA, he worked in the Maharashtra government Minister of State for Housing Also played the responsibility as.

Before the 2019 assembly elections, he left NCP and joined the then undivided Shiv Sena. After this the party made him a member of the Legislative Council.

After joining Shiv Sena, he became one of the most trusted leaders of Aditya Thackeray.

Strategy to challenge Aditya Thackeray in Worli?

Political analysts believe that the strategy of making Sachin Ahir the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council is not only organizational but also electoral.

Worli assembly constituency is considered a strong political stronghold of Aditya Thackeray. Sachin Ahir also has a strong support base in this area and has been MLA from here twice.

In such a situation, it is believed that Mahayuti wants to strengthen him further in Worli and present him as a big challenge to Aditya Thackeray in future.

Although there is still a lot of time left for the 2029 assembly elections, discussions have started in political circles that in future we may see a direct contest between Aditya Thackeray and Sachin Ahir on Worli seat.

Mahendra Dalvi’s big claim

Shinde group MLA Mahendra Dalvi described Sachin Ahir’s joining the party as a big blow for Aditya Thackeray at both personal and political levels.

He claimed that the Mahayuti “Operation Tiger-3” Now it has started completely and in the coming time, many MLAs and leaders of Uddhav Thackeray faction will join Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde.

Dalvi said that the Grand Alliance is continuously getting stronger and many leaders of opposition parties are ready to come together after being influenced by the development policy of the government.

There will be increased stir in Maharashtra politics

Sachin Ahir’s joining Shinde faction has created a new stir in Maharashtra politics. This is not just the defection of a leader but is being considered as an incident which has a major impact on the organizational strength of Shiv Sena (UBT).

Now all eyes are on whether after Sachin Ahir, other leaders of Uddhav Thackeray group will also move towards grand alliance or Shiv Sena (UBT) will be successful in recovering from this setback soon. There are signs that Maharashtra politics will become more interesting in the coming days.