Eknath Shinde defends rebellion, claims previous Shiv Sena leadership was anti-development

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde defended his decision to leave the Maha Vikas Aghadi, alleging the former Shiv Sena leadership had strayed from its Hindutva roots and hindered development. He accused the MVA of obstructing progress and claimed his government, formed with BJP support, had revived stalled projects and served the people better.