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Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde, NCP to Ajit Dada; Chief Minister reacts for the first time after Supreme Court hearing
Jalna | August 14, 2026:-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reacted for the first time following the five-day hearing in the Supreme Court regarding the Shiv Sena party and its 'Bow and Arrow' symbol. Speaking in Jalna, he clearly stated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Eknath Shinde and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) belongs to Ajit Pawar. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would deliver the same verdict.
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction has challenged the Election Commission's 2023 decision. The Commission had recognized the Eknath Shinde faction as the 'real Shiv Sena' and allotted the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to it. The Uddhav Thackeray faction had filed a petition in the Supreme Court against this move. Arguments in the case were heard over five days before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Uddhav faction, challenged the Election Commission's decision and raised arguments regarding the distinction between a legislative party and a political party.
Following this five-day hearing, Fadnavis spoke to journalists in Jalna. He reiterated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde and the NCP to Ajit Dada, asserting that the Supreme Court would uphold this position. He also mentioned Ajit Pawar while clearly articulating his stance on both parties.
This matter has sparked significant discussion in Maharashtra's political circles. While the Uddhav Thackeray faction has termed the Election Commission's decision "illegal," the Shinde faction has maintained its claim. All eyes are now on when the Supreme Court will deliver its final verdict and what the political repercussions will be.
Jalna | August 14, 2026:-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reacted for the first time following the five-day hearing in the Supreme Court regarding the Shiv Sena party and its 'Bow and Arrow' symbol. Speaking in Jalna, he clearly stated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Eknath Shinde and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) belongs to Ajit Pawar. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would deliver the same verdict.
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction has challenged the Election Commission's 2023 decision. The Commission had recognized the Eknath Shinde faction as the 'real Shiv Sena' and allotted the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to it. The Uddhav Thackeray faction had filed a petition in the Supreme Court against this move. Arguments in the case were heard over five days before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Uddhav faction, challenged the Election Commission's decision and raised arguments regarding the distinction between a legislative party and a political party.
Following this five-day hearing, Fadnavis spoke to journalists in Jalna. He reiterated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde and the NCP to Ajit Dada, asserting that the Supreme Court would uphold this position. He also mentioned Ajit Pawar while clearly articulating his stance on both parties.
This matter has sparked significant discussion in Maharashtra's political circles. While the Uddhav Thackeray faction has termed the Election Commission's decision "illegal," the Shinde faction has maintained its claim. All eyes are now on when the Supreme Court will deliver its final verdict and what the political repercussions will be.
Jalna | August 14, 2026:-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reacted for the first time following the five-day hearing in the Supreme Court regarding the Shiv Sena party and its 'Bow and Arrow' symbol. Speaking in Jalna, he clearly stated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Eknath Shinde and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) belongs to Ajit Pawar. He expressed confidence that the Supreme Court would deliver the same verdict.
The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction has challenged the Election Commission's 2023 decision. The Commission had recognized the Eknath Shinde faction as the 'real Shiv Sena' and allotted the 'Bow and Arrow' symbol to it. The Uddhav Thackeray faction had filed a petition in the Supreme Court against this move. Arguments in the case were heard over five days before a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. Mohana. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the Uddhav faction, challenged the Election Commission's decision and raised arguments regarding the distinction between a legislative party and a political party.
Following this five-day hearing, Fadnavis spoke to journalists in Jalna. He reiterated that the Shiv Sena belongs to Shinde and the NCP to Ajit Dada, asserting that the Supreme Court would uphold this position. He also mentioned Ajit Pawar while clearly articulating his stance on both parties.
This matter has sparked significant discussion in Maharashtra's political circles. While the Uddhav Thackeray faction has termed the Election Commission's decision "illegal," the Shinde faction has maintained its claim. All eyes are now on when the Supreme Court will deliver its final verdict and what the political repercussions will be.
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