In response to recent political speculations in Maharashtra, the Shiv Sena has clarified that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has no plans to step down. Uday Samant, the Maharashtra Industries Minister and a prominent Shiv Sena leader, dismissed rumors surrounding the entry of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar in the state government.

During a press conference at Balasaheb Bhavan in Mumbai, Samant emphasized that the rumors of Eknath Shinde's resignation were entirely baseless. He further stated that attempts to spread negativity by speculating about events that did not occur are unwarranted. Samant praised Shinde as a capable leader who diligently works for the welfare of Maharashtra. He also highlighted the support extended by Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and BJP state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who dismissed these theories as unfounded.