Pawar's Meeting With Eknath Shinde Sparks Political Buzz

Sharad Pawar's meeting with Deputy CM Eknath Shinde at the Maharashtra Assembly triggered speculation, especially with Pawar later holding an NCP(SP) meeting in Shinde's office. The meet comes amid MVA strains after six UBT Sena MPs defected to Shinde's camp. UBT's Sanjay Raut questioned the move, calling Shinde a "traitor" and saying it erodes Pawar's stature.