Eknath Shinde hints at more exits from Uddhav's Sena, says 'Operation Tiger just trailer'

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Friday launched a sharp attack on his political opponents while asserting that the party founded by Balasaheb Thackeray continues to grow stronger under his leadership.

Addressing party workers, Shinde said Shiv Sena remains a force rooted in the common people and dismissed criticism from rivals. Referring to recent attacks against him, he said, "Some people have been barking for the last few days. They bark in groups, but a tiger walks alone. This is Shiv Sena."

Claiming that the party's journey was far from over, Shinde said the recent developments were



only a "trailer" and that the full picture was yet to unfold. He stressed that the Shiv Sena belongs to every worker and ordinary citizen rather than a select group of leaders.

The Shiv Sena leader said he had fulfilled the dream of party founder Balasaheb Thackeray and had worked to expand the organisation across Maharashtra. According to him, the party has reached villages and households across the state and has emerged as the second-largest force in several recent elections.

"I had no Godfather, just a power called Balasaheb was behind me. This power made me Chief Minister from the post of mere shakha pramukh," he mentioned.