Key Points
Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government as Deputy Chief Minister last week..
The developments - reminiscent of last year's Shiv Sena rebellion - has however set several lawmakers on edge...
For many of the Shiv Sena MLAs currently backing the Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar's inclusion has been a point of concern..
And as Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders take potshots at the ruling faction, senior members of the Shinde faction have rushed to put out fires..
Members of the Uddhav Thackeray faction also claim that MLAs from the Shiv Sena have started revolting..
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