The state cabinet was expanded in Maharashtra on Sunday, in which many new faces were given place in the cabinet, but with this expansion, a new wave of rebellion has also emerged in Shiv Sena. Prominent leader of Vidarbha region and deputy leader of Shiv Sena, Narendra Bhondekar resigned from his post, angry at not being made a minister. This move of Bhondekar is a big blow to Eknath Shinde, because before the elections he had promised to make Bhondekar a minister.
Narendra Bhondekar, who is currently the MLA from Bhandara Assembly seat, wrote a letter on this issue and sent his resignation to Eknath Shinde. In this letter, Bhondekar clearly said that he is extremely angry at not being given a place in the cabinet and his confidence has been broken by this decision.
Bhondekar not joining cabinet: A big conspiracy or coincidence?
Narendra Bhondekar’s resignation is a big indication of Shiv Sena’s internal politics. Bhondekar has always worked hard for the party and has registered his presence in many elections. His not getting a place in the cabinet shows how much the gap has widened between the current leadership and the old workers in Shiv Sena.
Bhondekar, who became MLA for the first time in 2009, had contested the elections as an independent candidate in 2019, but after joining the Eknath Shinde faction, he tried to re-establish the party’s credibility. In the 2024 assembly elections, he won the Bhandara seat by defeating Pooja Ganesh Thakur of Congress. He captured this seat by securing 127,884 votes, but despite this his dream of becoming a minister remained unfulfilled.
Promise to Eknath Shinde: What was the promise?
Narendra Bhondekar’s resignation is an indication that something is happening in the internal politics of Shiv Sena under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, which is not pleasing the old and loyal leaders of the party. Bhondekar had taken a promise from Shinde at the time of elections that he would get a ministerial post, but after the cabinet expansion, his name was not in the list. Bhondekar’s resignation has made it clear that this promise has now been completely broken.
Narendra Bhondekar’s resignation, alarm bell for Shiv Sena
Bhondekar’s resignation is not only a challenge for Shiv Sena, but it is also another example of the ongoing discontent within the party. Bhondekar, who is considered an important leader of the Vidarbha region, has waged several struggles to consolidate his position. Now his resignation has raised the question whether the future of the party is safe under the leadership of Shinde faction in Shiv Sena?
Political analysts believe that the resignation of a leader like Bhondekar is a big blow to Shiv Sena. Bhondekar’s resignation not only raises questions about the credibility of the Shinde faction, but it also highlights the discontent that is growing in the hearts of many old leaders and workers.
Vidarbha’s political equation and Bhondekar’s influence
Bhondekar has deep influence in Vidarbha region. His victory on Bhandara seat had proved that he has a strong hold in regional politics. However, since the rebellion has started in Shiv Sena, it will not be easy for them to maintain their political ground. After Bhondekar’s resignation, the tussle between his supporters and opponents in Vidarbha politics may intensify.
Vidarbha has always played an important role in the politics of Maharashtra. The influence of the leaders here has a big impact on the election results of the state. Bhondekar’s resignation has the potential to change the political equation of the region, and in the times to come, it will be interesting to see which party he joins next or pursues his independent politics.
Storm coming in Maharashtra politics
These changes and rebellions are nothing new in Maharashtra politics, but the resignation of a leader like Narendra Bhondekar can become a big crisis for Shiv Sena. In the 2024 assembly elections, Shiv Sena and the Shinde faction will have to prove how they handle the discontent rising within their party. Meanwhile, the resentment of leaders like Bhondekar may create a new storm in the state’s politics, which may also cause a major change in the power equation.
Bhondekar’s resignation also shows how important relationships and promises are within political parties. When big party leaders and old workers feel neglected, its impact can cause a crisis for the entire party.
How many more rebellions will there be in Shiv Sena?
After the resignation of Narendra Bhondekar, it is natural to raise the question whether other Shiv Sena leaders will also resign? Will other leaders also rebel to challenge the power of Shinde group? All this will become clear in the coming time, but at present the situation has become very serious for Shiv Sena.
