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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde slams INDIA bloc at Mumbai Dussehra rally
Shinde alleges vote‑theft and constitutional undermining by the opposition at a rally held at the NESCO Centre.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed supporters at the Shiv Sena’s Dussehra rally in Mumbai’s Goregaon district on Tuesday, accusing the INDIA bloc of double standards and labeling it a “ten‑mouthed Ravana.”
What happened
The rally took place at the NESCO Centre, where Shinde launched a broad attack on the opposition coalition. He claimed the bloc questions electoral rolls only when it benefits them, yet remains silent after winning elections in states such as Telangana, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh. Shinde also alleged that the 2019 Maharashtra assembly mandate was “stolen” when the undivided Shiv Sena allegedly joined forces with the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party to form the government.
What the reports add
The news18 article notes that Shinde specifically said, “You did not even contest the election. You made a backdoor entry and became chief minister. You stabbed the mandate and grabbed the post. It was a huge dacoity against the people’s mandate.” He further accused the opposition of undermining the Constitution drafted by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and of encouraging unrest by referencing regime changes in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The piece also mentions Shinde’s criticism of Congress for “looting the country for decades” and his objection to the opposition’s demand for ballot papers.
What was said
Shinde told the crowd, “This is double standards and a daily show of new drama. The INDIA bloc is a ten‑mouthed Ravana, and we need to burn its effigy.” He added that the opposition’s remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were being used against India.
How it came about
The rally follows a series of confrontations between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the INDIA bloc, which has been organising protests over alleged electoral roll manipulation and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Felo News previously reported on the bloc’s joint agitation plans (see India’s opposition bloc to plan joint agitation and CEC removal notice) and on related protests in Delhi and Mumbai.
Key facts
- Eknath Shinde called the INDIA bloc a “ten‑mouthed Ravana” at a Dussehra rally in Mumbai. (news18.com)
- Shinde accused the opposition of double standards on electoral rolls and of “stealing” the 2019 Maharashtra mandate. (news18.com)
- The rally was held at the NESCO Centre in Goregaon, Mumbai. (news18.com)
- Shinde criticised Congress for “looting the country for decades” and for demanding ballot papers. (news18.com)
- He warned that the opposition’s remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were being used against India. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “'Ten-Mouthed Ravana': Eknath Shinde Takes Aim At INDIA Bloc At Mumbai Dussehra Rally”
