Sachin Ahir, a member of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, joins the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, dealing with what multiple reports describe as another setback for Thackeray’s camp. The reports say Ahir files his nomination for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council after aligning with the Shinde-led group. The move is presented as part of the ongoing fragmentation of Shiv Sena’s political support and representation, with members shifting between the two rival factions that claim the Sena name and legacy. Media coverage also frames the defection as adding to the broader contest over Shiv Sena’s organizational and political control, ahead of future Maharashtra political events. Across the accounts, the core details remain consistent: Ahir is identified as an MLC affiliated with Shiv Sena (UBT) prior to the switch, he formally joins the Shinde-led faction, and he subsequently submits a nomination for a legislative council leadership position.