Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Camps Voice Discontent Over Lack of Cabinet Berths

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:16am on 11 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics

Following the swearing-in of the NDA’s new Council of Ministers under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tensions have arisen among BJP allies in Maharashtra. Leaders from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar-led NCP expressed dissatisfaction over not receiving Cabinet positions. Shrirang Barne of Shinde Sena, representing Maval in the Lok Sabha, criticized the BJP for perceived favoritism, noting his party's success in securing seven of 15 contested seats. With the Maharashtra Assembly elections imminent, these grievances could strain Mahayuti's alliance.

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