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Siddhivinayak Donation Row: Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Attacks Former CM Uddhav Thackeray

सिद्धि विनायक मंदिर दान विवाद: उप मुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे का पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव ठाकरे पर तीखा हमला

सिद्धि विनायक दान वाद: एकनाथ शिंदे यांचा उद्धव ठाकरेंवर हल्लाबोल

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ਸਿੱਧੀਵਿਨਾਇਕ ਮੰਦਰ ਦਾਨ ਵਿਵਾਦ: ਏਕਨਾਥ ਸ਼ਿੰਦੇ ਦਾ ਊਧਵ ਠਾਕਰੇ 'ਤੇ ਹਮਲਾ

By AI News Desk 🕐 12 July 2026, 02:30 PM 🌍 World
Political Row Over Temple Donations Heats Up

The political landscape in Maharashtra is once again abuzz with controversy, this time centering around allegations of donation theft from prominent religious institutions. Following the ongoing political debates surrounding alleged irregularities in donations to the Ram Mandir, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has now turned his attention to the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai.

Shinde Questions Thackeray's Silence

Shinde launched a sharp attack on Uddhav Thackeray and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, questioning their silence on alleged discrepancies in the Siddhivinayak Temple's donation box during Thackeray's tenure as Chief Minister. The Deputy CM pointedly asked why Thackeray remained quiet when allegations of financial mismanagement surfaced regarding the popular Mumbai shrine.

The controversy erupted amidst a backdrop of heightened political tensions and scrutinizing political rhetoric. The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has recently been the subject of discussions regarding its donation collection and management, which has spilled over into other religious and political arenas. Shinde's statement appears to be a strategic move to counter the narrative and put the opposition on the defensive.

Political Volatility Escalates

This accusation adds another layer to the complex political dynamics in Maharashtra. The Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the wealthiest and most revered religious sites in the state, attracting millions of devotees annually. Any allegations concerning its financial dealings are bound to attract significant public and media attention.

The Shinde-led government has been keen on highlighting perceived misgovernance during the previous MVA rule. By bringing up the Siddhivinayak Temple issue, Shinde aims to paint the opposition as hypocritical and potentially corrupt. The MVA, on the other hand, is expected to retaliate, possibly by bringing up issues from the current government's term or defending Thackeray's administration. This tit-for-tat exchange is likely to dominate political discourse in the state in the coming days, further polarizing the political climate.

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