Shinde angry with guardian ministers after Sena functionaries complain about neglect of party work

The tussle within the Shinde camp has now come out in the open. MLAs, district chiefs and deputy district chiefs of the faction have complained to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde against the guardian ministers.

The office-bearers allege that the guardian ministers are not paying attention to the work of the party organisation. They say the effort needed to strengthen the organisation in the districts is not being made. The office-bearers also alleged that many guardian ministers are confined to their own constituencies. District chiefs and deputy district chiefs asked Shinde directly how the party is to be taken forward in the district. Office-bearers from different districts voiced their displeasure before Shinde.

Following these complaints, Eknath Shinde was angry with the ministers concerned. He is reported to have asked the guardian ministers whether they wanted to grow the party or finish it. The ministers were given direct instructions to change their approach to organisational work immediately. Shinde advised them to give time to the organisation and to improve coordination with office-bearers. They were also asked to stay active in the districts in the coming days to strengthen the party organisation. Deputy Chief Minister Shinde is also said to have told the ministers, "Change your way of working quickly, this is not right."