BJP Minister Threatens to 'Erase Shinde', Fuels Mahayuti Rift Amid BMC Mayor Suspense

• Maharashtra BJP minister Ganesh Naik publicly stated he could politically "erase" Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, highlighting strain within the ruling Mahayuti alliance.
• Naik's comments follow local body election results, where he suggested BJP would have performed better contesting alone, especially in Thane, Kalyan, and Ulhasnagar.
• The minister noted dissatisfaction among BJP workers over seat-sharing strategies impacted electoral outcomes.
• Despite the strong remarks, Naik emphasized BJP's discipline and cadre's acceptance of leadership decisions.
• The controversy arises amidst suspense over the Mumbai mayor's post after BMC elections, with Shinde's Shiv Sena claiming the position despite BJP's strong performance.

Why It Matters: BJP Minister Ganesh Naik's threat to 'erase' Eknath Shinde exposes Mahayuti alliance tensions over BMC mayor post.