A few days ago the slogan “Modi in the country, Shinde in Maharashtra” was featured prominently in the newspapers. The content of the advertisement has received negative response from the BJP. The ad featured Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in large photographs, while Devendra Fadnavis was notably absent. Eknath Shinde holds important leadership in Maharashtra. The advertisement indirectly hinted at his prominent position, leading to speculation in the politics of the state.
BJP leaders have started expressing their reaction on the whole incident. BJP MP Anil Bonde has openly and directly criticized Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, indicating a possible split between the BJP and the Shinde faction. Due to this, there is a possibility of a big rift between the two parties.
BJP MP Anil Bonde has made a direct attack on Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. In response to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s survey advertisement, Anil Bonde expressed his reaction and said, “No matter how much a frog smells, it does not become an elephant.” He further said, “Eknath Shinde is the Chief Minister and he has got acceptance from both the BJP and the public. Thane does not represent the whole of Maharashtra. It is possible that his advisors are giving wrong advice to Shinde. Uddhav Thackeray had earlier considered Mumbai as Maharashtra, but now Shinde too is experiencing a similar sentiment.
Since the advertisement of Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, there is a tussle between the BJP and the Shinde faction. Devendra Fadnavis was not given a place in this advertisement, after which the leaders of Maha Vikas Aghadi targeted him.
