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Eknath Shinde is a people’s leader from the grassroots level, belonging to a humble family. Inspired by the fiery speeches of Hinduhrudaysamrat Vandaniya Shri Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharamveer Shri Anand Dighe, he followed the Hindutva philosophy and began work for the people, rising to become the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A true Shiv Sainik of Balasaheb’s Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde inspires a can-do attitude. Join him in this journey with your thoughts and actions.

Early Life

From auto driver to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the journey of Eknath Shinde as a Shiv Sainik for over four decades has been one of passion for change, grit and tireless service.

Public Service

Introduced into public life by Dharmaveer Shri Anand Dighe, Eknath Shinde was inspired by the thoughts of Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray calling for social change through political power.

Political Journey

Through hard work and an unrelenting commitment to solving the problems of the common man, Eknath Shinde experienced a meteoric rise becoming the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Short Biography

CHIEF MINISTER OF MAHARASHTRA (June 2022)

Currently serving as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Took oath on 30th June 2022 along with Devendra Fadnavis as the Deputy Chief Minister

CABINET MINISTER (2004 - 2022)

2019 to 2022
Cabinet Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare
Appointed Minister of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings)
Appointed Minister of Home Affairs (Acting)(28 November 2019 - 30 December 2019)

2004-2019
Elected to Maharashtra Legislative Assembly 4 consecutive times

ELECTED TO THE THANE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (1997 - 2004)

2002
Elected to Thane Municipal Corporation for the second time

2001
Elected to the post of the Leader of the House in Thane Municipal Corporation

1997
Elected to Thane Municipal Corporation as a corporator for the first time

BORN 9 FEBRUARY 1964 (1964 - 1996)

1980s
Introduced to public service by then Thane Shiv Sena President Dharmaveer Anand Dighe

1964
Born 9 February in Jawali Taluka in Satara, Maharashtra

2022

2004

1997

1964

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