Sanjana Ghadi Joins Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction) in Presence of Eknath Shinde; Major Setback for Uddhav Thackeray Camp

In a significant political development, Sanjana Ghadi, former corporator and spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction, has publicly joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. She was accompanied by her husband, Sanjay Ghadi, and several senior party functionaries in making the switch, marking a major blow to the ‘Ubatha’ group.

The formal induction ceremony took place at Muktagiri Bungalow in Mumbai in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shinde welcomed the new entrants with party scarves, signaling a fresh wave of consolidation within his faction ahead of upcoming civic and assembly elections.

18 Leaders, Including Key Office Bearers, Join Shinde Sena

Along with Sanjana and Sanjay Ghadi, a total of 18 prominent party workers joined the Shinde group. The new inductees include:

Branch Heads
Group Heads
Sub-Branch Organizers
Group Coordinators

All are reportedly influential grassroots leaders from Mumbai who were previously aligned with the Thackeray-led faction.

“We welcome all those who believe in our vision of development and true Shiv Sena ideology. Their support strengthens our mission,” said Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, addressing the media during the ceremony.

Political Implications

The defection of Sanjana Ghadi, once a vocal supporter and spokesperson of the Thackeray faction, is being viewed as a strategic setback for the Uddhav camp, particularly in Mumbai where municipal polls are looming.

Political analysts note that such defections can tilt the balance of power in local constituencies and may influence voter sentiment, especially in urban wards where grassroots leadership plays a crucial role.

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