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Maharashtra Politics: Security Downgrade For Shinde Faction Leaders Sparks Tensions Between Fadnavis And Shinde

Amid rising tensions between Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, a new controversy has emerged over the reduction of security cover for leaders, particularly from the Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction.
The article from MSN discusses escalating political tensions in Maharashtra between Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, triggered by a security downgrade for leaders of the Shinde faction. Previously, these leaders enjoyed 'Y-plus' security, but this was reduced to 'Y' category, a move that has not been well-received. This security adjustment has led to public disagreements, with Shinde expressing his discontent directly to Fadnavis, who oversees the state's home department. The situation has been further complicated by the political dynamics involving the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and the BJP, with Fadnavis suggesting that the security downgrade was a decision made by central agencies, not his department. This incident highlights the underlying friction and the complex power dynamics within the state's ruling coalition.

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