Eknath Shinde
What is eknath shinde?
Key facts
Eknath Shinde is an Indian politician from Maharashtra who served as Chief Minister of the state from 30 June 2022 to 5 December 2024, and is a leader of the Shiv Sena party.
Context
Eknath Shinde is an Indian politician from Maharashtra who has served as Chief Minister of the state and is associated with Shiv Sena [1]. He was sworn in as the 20th Chief Minister in June 2022 [2]. Shinde has been a long-time MLA from the Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Thane, winning elections in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 [3]. In the later government arrangement, he became Deputy Chief Minister under Devendra Fadnavis [1]. His political journey includes being described as a Shiv Sena rebel in 2022 before leading a new government [2].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
Why did Eknath Shinde resign as CM of Maharashtra?
The sources do not specify the reason for his resignation, but they note his term as Chief Minister ended on 5 December 2024 [1].
Who split Shiv Sena?
The sources describe Eknath Shinde as a Shiv Sena rebel in 2022, which led to a political split that reshaped Maharashtra's government [2].
Who is Eknath Shinde of Maharashtra now?
As of the latest sources, he serves as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra under Devendra Fadnavis [1].
Who is CM of Maharashtra now?
The sources indicate Devendra Fadnavis holds the Chief Minister position, with Eknath Shinde as his deputy [1].
Sources
- एकनाथ शिंदे: चुनाव परिणाम, जीवनी, नेटवर्थ, शिक्षा, पार्टी, उम्र और व्यवसाय — navbharattimes.indiatimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Political journey of Eknath Shinde: From rebel to action man to 'Ladka Bhau' — economictimes.indiatimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Eknath Shinde — en.bharatpedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)