Not blood, but ideology determines the heir, says Eknath Shinde (opens original article in a new tab)

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde stated that Shiv Sena's leadership is determined by ideology, not family ties, and criticized rival factions and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

• Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde claimed Shiv Sena's succession is based on ideology, not blood relations.
• Shinde criticized Shiv Sena UBT leader Uddhav Thackeray and targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
• Shinde credited PM Modi and Amit Shah for fulfilling Balasaheb Thackeray's dreams.