Naik-Shinde Feud Escalates: Deputy CM's Aide Challenges BJP Leader

• The war of words between Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and BJP leader Ganesh Naik continues post-Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
• Ganesh Naik stated that if BJP permits, they would 'erase' the Shinde faction's existence from Thane district, escalating the dispute.
• Shinde faction leader MP Narendra Mhaske challenged Naik via tweet, offering to grant permission to 'finish off' Shiv Sena.
• Mhaske accused Naik of forgetting 'alliance dharma' by repeatedly criticizing Shinde despite being part of the Mahayuti government.
• Mhaske highlighted Shiv Sena's strength in Navi Mumbai, winning 42 seats, and questioned Naik's loyalty to the alliance leadership.

Why It Matters: The ongoing political feud between Eknath Shinde and Ganesh Naik intensifies, with Shinde's aide challenging Naik.