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Maharashtra MLC Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Faction, Files Council Nomination
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir has joined the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena and filed his nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman post. This move is described by several outlets as a setback for Uddhav Thackeray's faction. The nomination was confirmed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 3 · Centre 12 · Right 2 n = 17
- Left (3): Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Wire
- Centre (12 votes, 14 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Jansatta · The Indian Express (Indian Express Group — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): Republic World, The Pioneer