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Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde Faction
Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Sachin Ahir has joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, marking another setback for Uddhav Thackeray. This move follows reports of six Shiv Sena MPs switching sides. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde welcomed Ahir, calling him a grassroots leader whose inclusion would strengthen the Shiv Sena. Aditya Thackeray has reportedly reacted to Ahir's departure.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 9 · Right 3 n = 14
- Left (2): Satya Hindi, The Hindu
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, Jansatta, Navbharat Times, Patrika, Prabhat Khabar, The Free Press Journal, The Lallantop, The New Indian Express
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Republic World