Mumbai, June 8 -- The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra witnessed fresh political frictions today following statements by Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader Bacchu Kadu, who expressed his desire to see Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde return as the Chief Minister, suggesting that current Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis be moved to a national-level role in New Delhi.
The remarks, made during a public event, triggered widespread speculation regarding the stability of the current power-sharing arrangement.
Kadu stated that while he respects the current leadership, it remains a personal ambition of many within the Shiv Sena to see their party leader lead the state, while simultaneously proposing that the BJP leadership transition Fadnavis to...