Mumbai, May 1 ( UNI) Political temperatures have risen in Thane after Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Anand Paranjpe met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The meeting has triggered fresh speculation over possible political realignments in the state.The development comes shortly after Prahar Janshakti Party leader Bachchu Kadu joined the Shiv Sena faction led by Shinde, further fueling discussions of shifting loyalties within Maharashtra politics.According to sources, Paranjpe was also eyeing a ticket for the upcoming Legislative Council elections. However, the NCP later fielded Zeeshan Siddique as its official candidate, effectively closing that option for him.

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