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On the opposition’s repeated protests, Shinde alleged that its actions were driven by desperation after successive electoral defeats rather than concern for citizens. (Photo: PTI file)
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News18•13-10-2026, 20:46
Eknath Shinde Slams Opposition Supreme Court March As Black Day
  • •Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde termed the opposition protest march to the Supreme Court a black day and an insult to the judiciary and Constitution.
  • •Shinde accused Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc of orchestrating an international conspiracy to defame India and disrupt the nation's progress.
  • •He criticized the opposition for questioning constitutional bodies like the Supreme Court and Election Commission only after facing electoral defeats.
  • •Shinde dismissed rumors of a rift within the Mahayuti alliance, stating that coordination and mutual trust remain strong among alliance leaders.

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Eknath Shinde condemned the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court on October 12, terming it an insult to the judiciary and an attack on the Constitution. The opposition marched to submit a memorandum demanding a halt to the SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The opposition alliance marched to the Supreme Court to submit a memorandum demanding a halt to the SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Eknath Shinde dismissed speculation of any rift within the Mahayuti alliance, stating that decisions are made collectively and coordination and trust remain completely intact among alliance leaders.