14 July,2026 10:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During the meeting, MPs discussed pending development works in their respective parliamentary constituencies. File Pic
Six Members of Parliament (MP) from the Shiv Sena, who recently joined the party from the Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) faction, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The delegation was led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena parliamentary party leader Dr Shrikant Shinde also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the MPs discussed pending development works in their respective parliamentary constituencies and sought the Centre's support to speed up their implementation, an official statement issued by Shinde's office said.
The delegation requested assistance for projects under the Central Government, including infrastructure development and the release of funds required to complete key public welfare initiatives.
According to the Shiv Sena, Amit Shah welcomed the six MPs and assured them that the Central Government would extend all possible support for development projects in their constituencies.
He also said there would be no shortage of financial assistance or other support required for implementing public welfare schemes and infrastructure projects, the statement said.
The meeting focused on improving coordination between the state and Central governments to accelerate development works in the six constituencies represented by the newly inducted Shiv Sena MPs.
Party leaders said the discussions were aimed at ensuring that pending projects are completed more quickly for the benefit of local residents.
Meanwhile, earlier in the day, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister (CM) and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Shiv Sena (UBT) for announcing its support to activist Sonam Wangchuk's protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, accusing it of attempting to create instability in the country, news agency IANS reported.
Addressing a press conference, Shinde spoke on a range of issues, including Hindutva, the Ram Temple, Article 370, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, opposition politics, the NDA alliance, paper leak cases, and administrative action in Maharashtra.
Describing the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray faction's approach as "tails on fire, but rushing to put out mountain blazes", Shinde alleged that while the party lacks the courage to take to the streets, it seeks political mileage with a "You fight, we will hold your coats" attitude.
Criticising the UBT faction for backing Wangchuk's movement, Shinde said its support had come too late. He alleged that the party has a habit of extending support to every protest against the government without participating in the agitation itself, choosing instead to remain at home.
The deputy chief minister also accused the Opposition of trying to create fear by comparing India with countries such as Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
He said the economies of those countries had collapsed, threatening the survival of their citizens, whereas India's situation was entirely different.
