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IN PHOTOS: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar joins Eknath Shinde's faction

Updated On: 10 March, 2024 11:14 PM IST | Devashri Bhujbal

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Sunday. Pics/Satej Shinde

Waikar joined the Eknath Shinde faction in presence at 'Varsha' bunglow the official CM residence

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Waikar joined the Eknath Shinde faction in presence at 'Varsha' bunglow the official CM residence
Waikar (64) is a senior Sena leader, former minister, a four time MLA from Mumbai's Jogeshwari, four time corporator and former standing committee chairman at the BMC

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Waikar (64) is a senior Sena leader, former minister, a four time MLA from Mumbai's Jogeshwari, four time corporator and former standing committee chairman at the BMC

Waikar said he worked in the Shiv Sena for 50 years and had switched sides for the development of his constituency

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Waikar said he worked in the Shiv Sena for 50 years and had switched sides for the development of his constituency

However, opposition leader Vijay Waddetiwar said Waikar did not leave Uddhav Thackeray group willingly, but he left under pressure of government agencies 

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However, opposition leader Vijay Waddetiwar said Waikar did not leave Uddhav Thackeray group willingly, but he left under pressure of government agencies 

Notably, Waikar is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged misuse of a civic plot to build a luxury hotel

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Notably, Waikar is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged misuse of a civic plot to build a luxury hotel

CM Eknath Shinde said, "Waikar and I had misunderstandings, which are solved now. He has handed over me list of works to be completed in his constituency. Our agenda is development"

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CM Eknath Shinde said, "Waikar and I had misunderstandings, which are solved now. He has handed over me list of works to be completed in his constituency. Our agenda is development"

Senior leader like Ravindra Waikar quitting the party, is a big blow for Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of Lok Sabha elections

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Senior leader like Ravindra Waikar quitting the party, is a big blow for Shiv Sena (UBT) ahead of Lok Sabha elections

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