# Anand Dubey political party transition

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> Updated: 2026-10-16T13:29:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Anand Dubey, a prominent national spokesperson for the Shiv Sena (UBT), resigned from his leadership position in Mumbai, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s direction. Dubey criticized certain elements within the organization, referring to them as “vermin” that had infiltrated the party, and stated that national interest must take precedence over political differences.

Following his resignation, Dubey officially joined the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde. During a ceremony in Mumbai, he accepted the party’s saffron flag, describing the move as ‘returning home’ and expressing a desire to return to the original ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray. Dubey’s transition included several other members and supporters from the Shiv Sena (UBT) Yuva Sena.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Anand Dubey joins Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction

Former Shiv Sena (UBT) national spokesperson Anand Dubey has joined Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction, citing a desire to return to the party's original ideology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anand-dubey-joins-eknath-shindes-shiv-sena-faction

### 2026-10-12: Anand Dubey resigns from Shiv Sena (UBT)

Anand Dubey, a national spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT), has resigned from the party, citing a misalignment with its current direction and emphasizing that national interest must come before politics.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anand-dubey-resigns-from-shiv-sena-ubt

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