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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday highlighted the need for unity and discipline within the Mahayuti alliance, stressing that internal conflicts should not undermine the coalition’s strength. Shinde mentioned that several issues concerning Maharashtra were discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “After meeting Modiji, I feel inspired; we take pride in being part of the NDA. Modiji is not just the Prime Minister but also the head of the NDA family,” he said, noting that memories of late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray were also revisited during their conversation. He made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to extend Diwali greetings. ?#नवी_दिल्ली | देशाचे लोकप्रिय पंतप्रधान आदरणीय @narendramodi जी यांची आज नवी दिल्ली येथे त्यांच्या निवासस्थानी सदिच्छा भेट घेऊन दिवाळी आणि नववर्षाच्या शुभेच्छा दिल्या. आदरणीय मोदीजींना शाल, पुष्पगुच्छ आणि संत तुकाराम महाराजांची मूर्ती भेट दिली. यावेळी अनेक विषयावर सकारात्मक… pic.twitter.com/mOvTjAXHOR — Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) October 25, 2025 “Even if I come to Delhi, there is discussion; even if I go to my village, there is discussion. I am doing my job. I met Prime Minister Modiji with goodwill and wished him a happy Diwali,” Shinde told reporters. Highlighting the coalition’s commitment to development, Shinde said, “The Mahayuti and the NDA are together on the development agenda.” Regarding upcoming local government elections, he noted that the final decision on seat-sharing and strategy would be taken by senior leaders, describing these as “grassroots-level elections.” Addressing the ongoing controversy between Congress MLA Ravindra Dhangekar and BJP leader Murlidhar Mohol, Shinde called for restraint within the alliance. “Such disputes should not become a stone of salt in the Mahayuti. Workers should preserve the Mahayuti; such statements should not harm the party,” he said. Reaffirming his call for unity, Shinde insisted there should be no differences within the alliance and underlined that maintaining discipline is crucial for the Mahayuti’s sustained success in Maharashtra politics.
