Updated On: 18 November, 2025 06:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Only deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, was present at the meeting in Mantralaya (secretariat). The party reportedly wanted to send a message to its ally BJP that it did not approve of the latter “poaching” Shiv Sena workers and leaders

Shiv Sena head and Deputy CM Eknath with CM Devendra Fadnavis. FILE PIC
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In a significant development ahead of civic elections in Maharashtra, most Shiv Sena ministers in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Mahayuti Government on Tuesday stayed away from the weekly cabinet meeting, reported news agency PTI.
Only deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who heads the Shiv Sena, was present at the meeting in Mantralaya (secretariat), sources told PTI.