Sachin Ahir Defects to Shinde Faction in Maharashtra Council Shakeup

Ahir pledged to carry out his new responsibilities with total commitment, focusing on broad societal representation within the party. This transition arrives as the Shinde-led faction continues to absorb high-profile members from the rival camp, including six recent Lok Sabha MPs who crossed lines earlier this cycle.

Minister Sanjay Shirsat framed the departure as a calculated blow to Uddhav Thackeray’s dwindling influence. By securing a leadership role in the Legislative Council, Ahir provides the Shinde faction with further institutional leverage, signaling a deepening fragmentation within the state’s fractured Shiv Sena lineage.