Former Shiv Sena Legislator Rajan Salvi Joins Eknath Shinde Faction

Shiv Sena (UBT) received yet another blow after a three-term legislator Rajan Salvi, who lost the 2024 Assembly elections from the Ratapur constituency in Konkan region, on Thursday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Rajan Salvi, who was sulking over his neglect by the party especially after his defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections, resigned from the post of Shiv Sena (UBT) deputy leader on Wednesday.

"I am Balasaheb Thackeray's beloved Shiv Sainik. I have done the work as he had intended to date and will carry forward his ideology," said Mr Salvi.