Shiv Sena (2022–present)
Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena | |
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| Abbreviation | BSS |
| President | Eknath Shinde |
| Lok Sabha Leader | Rahul Shewale |
| Founder | Eknath Shinde |
| Founded | 10 October 2022 |
| Split from | Shiv Sena |
| Ideology | Hindutva[1] Conservatism[2] |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
| ECI Status | Registered |
| Alliance | National Democratic Alliance |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 14 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 0 / 245 |
| Seats in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | 40 / 288 |
| Seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council | 0 / 78 |
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Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena[3][4][5] is an Hindu ultranationalist [6] Indian political party formed in 2022 under the leadership of Eknath Shinde. It was allotted a new symbol by the Election Commission, separate from the main Shiv Sena. It is now one of two separate factions, the other being the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray). The factions have formed as a result of the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis. It is currently the ruling party in the state of Maharashtra, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Leaders
| SI № | Photo | Name | Designation | |
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| 1 | File:Eknath Sambhaji Shinde.jpg | Eknath Shinde | Founder and National President Chief Minister of Maharashtra | |
| 2 | Rahul Shewale | Leader, Lok Sabha | ||
| 3 | 
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Uday Samant | Acting Deputy Leader of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Cabinet Minister of Maharashtra | |
| 4 | Deepak Kesarkar | Education Minister of Maharashtra |
National Executive
| No. | Name | Photo | Designation |
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| 1 | Eknath Shinde | File:Eknath Sambhaji Shinde.jpg | President |
| 2 | Deepak Kesarkar | Chief Spokesperson | |
| 3 | Ramdas Kadam | Leader | |
| 4 | Anandrao Adsul | Leader | |
| 5 | Yashwant Jadhav | Deputy leader | |
| 6 | Gulabrao Patil | Deputy leader | |
| 7 | Uday Samant |
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Deputy leader |
| 8 | Sharad Ponkshe |
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Deputy leader |
| 9 | Tanaji Sawant | Deputy leader | |
| 10 | Vijay Nahata | Deputy leader | |
| 11 | Sada Sarvankar | Leader | |
| 12 | Shivajirao Adhalarao Patil | Deputy leader | |
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Electoral Performance
The first face off between Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) was in 2022 Maharashtra Gram Panchayat Polls where Maha Vikas Aghadi won 457 gram panchayat seats while Mahayuti won 397 seats.Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena lost to Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) by 40 gram panchayat seats.[8]
Ideology
The party is formed on principle of hardcore hindutva and ultranationalism.It is considered to be a heir of Balasaheb Thackeray's legacy of Hindutva.The party focusses on conservatism, opposition to terrorism and minority appeasement.[9]
References
- ^ "Victory for Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray: Maha CM Eknath Shinde".
- ^ "Victory for Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray: Maha CM Eknath Shinde".
- ^ "Team Eknath Shinde Now 'Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena', 'Mashaal' Poll Symbol for Uddhav Camp".
- ^ "Thackeray-led Sena gets 'mashaal' as election symbol; Shinde camp asked to give fresh list".
- ^ "शिंदे-उद्धव गुटों को नए नाम अलॉट, निशान एक को: एकनाथ को गदा देने से Ec का इनकार; ठाकरे को मशाल सिंबल मिला". 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Victory for Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray: Maha CM Eknath Shinde".
- ^ "Eknath Shinde: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's faction forms national executive, may 'show' EC it's real Sena today | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "BJP single-largest party in Maharashta gram panchayat polls, but MVA trumps BJP-Shinde alliance".
- ^ "Victory for Hindutva ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray: Maha CM Eknath Shinde".
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