Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra's Chief Minister and a key leader in the Mahayuti Alliance, which includes his party, the Shiv Sena (Shinde), along with the NCP (Ajit Pawar) faction and the BJP. He rose to prominence after leading a significant split within the Shiv Sena, marking a new chapter in the party's history. Eknath Shinde is a staunch follower of Sena founder Bal Thackeray and often invokes his legacy in his political journey.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, CM Eknath Shinde delves into the ongoing issue of Maratha reservation and shares insights on Maharashtra's Ladli Behna Yojana, a scheme aimed at empowering women at the grassroots level. The Maharashtra CM also reflects on the Shiv Sena split and explains how fleeing to Guwahati was a crucial strategy.

CM Shinde remembers Bal Thackeray's enduring influence on Maharashtra's politics and reflects on the Sena's founding Hindutva ideology. He speaks confidently about the upcoming Maharashtra elections, expressing a strong belief that the Mahayuti alliance, will emerge victorious.

Introduction (0:00)

Fake Narratives' in 2024 LS Polls (2:02)

Maratha Reservation (4:58)

Uddhav Thackeray as a Competitor (9:27)

Maha Vikas Aghadi (14:17)

CM Eknath Shinde (18:07)

Shiv Sena Suffered Due to Pawar? (23:37)

Shiv Sena Split (31:12)

NCP(Ajit Pawar): A Reliable Ally? (33:47)

Shinde's Developmental Schemes (36:32)

Farmer Suicides in Maharashtra (39:25)

Freebie Politics in Maharashtra (40:42)

Eknath Shinde's Early Life (45:40)

Family Tragedy (47:25)

Real Reason Behind Shiv Sena Split (52:29)

Shiv Sena's Hindutva Ideologue (56:12)

Who Will Win Maharashtra? (1:01:33)

Raj Thackeray: Balasaheb's 'Real' Successor? (1:05:08)

Mahayuti's CM Candidate (1:09:07)