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Eknath Shinde likely to meet Shiv Sena MLAs from Raigad amid growing rift with Ajit Pawar's NCP

Mumbai, Nov 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde is likely to hold a meeting with all Shiv Sena MLAs from Raigad district at his official residence, Nandanvan, in Mumbai on Friday evening.
All Shiv Sena legislators from the district are expected to attend the meeting, while senior leader Ramdas Kadam is also likely to be present.
Although the meeting is being described as a courtesy gathering, political developments suggest that the growing differences between the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP in Raigad district will be the main focus of discussion.
Over the past few days, Ramdas Kadam and Maharashtra Minister Bharat Gogawale have launched sharp attacks on NCP leader Sunil Tatkare.
Kadam had levelled serious allegations against Tatkare, even linking him to the circumstances surrounding the accident involving Ajit Pawar. His remarks triggered tensions within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
According to reliable senior sources, the meeting is likely to discuss complaints raised by Shiv Sena leaders against Tatkare in recent days. His alleged interference in district-level affairs, including district planning and other important development works, is also expected to figure prominently in the discussions.
Shinde is currently staying at his native village Daregaon. The meeting is likely to take place after he returns to Mumbai on Friday evening, sources said.
The political friction between the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Sunetra Pawar's NCP faction in Raigad has intensified over the past few days.
In one incident, Ramdas Kadam publicly criticised Tatkare's brother-in-law on stage. Kadam subsequently held a press conference and made serious allegations against the NCP leader.
Kadam alleged that despite being part of the Mahayuti alliance, Tatkare had secretly supported Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav during an election. He also made controversial allegations concerning Ajit Pawar's plane accident.
Tatkare, in response, indicated that he would issue a legal notice to Kadam over the allegations.
Meanwhile, Minister Bharat Gogawale made a counterclaim that Ramdas Kadam himself had earlier tried to secure a candidature for Sunil Tatkare. Against this backdrop, Shinde's proposed meeting with Raigad's Shiv Sena legislators has assumed considerable political significance.
The discussions could provide an indication of how the Shiv Sena leadership intends to address the growing tensions with its Mahayuti ally in the district.
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