
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Nirmala Gavit joins Eknath Shinde's party
The Hindu
Former UBT leader Nirmala Gavit joins Shiv Sena in Thane, along with over a thousand women workers from Nashik.
In a setback to the Shiv Sena (UBT), its leader and former MLA Nirmala Gavit on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at a function in Thane.
Along with Ms. Gavit, more than a thousand women workers from Nashik district joined the Shiv Sena in Mr. Shinde's presence. "Our leader has changed, but the party, Shiv Sena, remains the same," she said on the occasion.
Mr. Shinde said the influx of new members reflected a growing recognition of the Mahayuti Government's performance. "Having realised that this government is performing, and as they want to serve the people, these workers have decided to join the Sena," he said.
He also called on party workers to start preparations for the coming civic elections in the state.

After being repeatedly disrupted for three consecutive days over issues ranging from the Governor’s address and alleged disrespect to the national anthem to demands for the resignation of the Excise Minister, among others, normalcy finally returned to the Legislative Council on Friday, with proceedings commencing.












