Eknath Shinde. If you have the courage, come forward! Shinde's direct challenge to Thackeray, strongly countered Operation Tudwa

The political atmosphere in the state has heated up in the wake of the rebellion of six MPs from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction. There is talk in political circles that these MPs may soon join the Shiv Sena led by Eknath