Amit Shah declares only Eknath Shinde‑led Shiv Sena exists, draws sharp Congress rebuttal

India’s Home Minister Amit Shah told reporters that the Shiv Sena now exists only under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, saying, “अब तो केवल शिवसेना है और कोई गुट नहीं रह गया है.” Senior Congress MP Tarik Anwar responded, accusing Shah of seeking an “opposition‑free India” and condemning the government’s record on law‑and‑order issues.

BJP national spokesperson Prem Shukla supported Shah’s claim, branding the Shinde faction as the “real” Shiv Sena and launching attacks on Rahul Gandhi and parties aligned with the India Block, alleging that their alliances have weakened regional parties.

Both statements highlight escalating partisan rhetoric ahead of upcoming electoral battles, with the ruling party reinforcing its narrative of a unified Shiv Sena while the opposition warns of democratic erosion.