Asaduddin Owaisi, the fiery AIMIM leader, dropped a political bombshell in Maharashtra, prophesying the end of Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar’s reigns within the next five years. Addressing supporters in a charged atmosphere, he painted a grim picture of the BJP-backed coalition’s future.
‘Maharashtra’s politics is witnessing a temporary phase. Shinde and Ajit Pawar will vanish from the power scene in just five years,’ Owaisi proclaimed. His words echo the sentiments of those disillusioned with the post-split alliances that upended the state’s governance in 2022.
The Mahayuti government, forged from Shinde’s Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has faced relentless scrutiny over governance lapses, farmer distress, and urban unrest. Owaisi highlighted these issues, accusing the leaders of betraying their original parties for personal ambition.
Political analysts note that Owaisi’s intervention could signal AIMIM’s aggressive push into Maharashtra, where it seeks to consolidate minority votes against both NDA and INDIA bloc parties. His critique also underscores the fragility of coalition dynamics, with whispers of discord between allies already surfacing.
Looking ahead, the 2024 Lok Sabha results and upcoming assembly polls will test these predictions. Shinde and Pawar have dismissed such claims, vowing to deliver development. Yet, Owaisi’s stark warning has reignited debates on the sustainability of Maharashtra’s current political order.