In a significant political development, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir has filed his nomination for the Maharashtra legislative council's deputy chairman post, representing the Eknath Shinde-led faction. This unexpected move, occurring shortly after several MPs defected, sees Ahir aligning with the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

Sachin Ahir is a former MLA from Worli currently represented by Aaditya Thackeray. | India News

NEW DELHI: Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) suffered another setback as MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction on Tuesday.

A significant blow has struck Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as prominent leader Sachin Ahir defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Ahir's move directly challenges Aaditya…