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While both Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde insist that governance remains their priority, buzz of chinks in the armour is swirling. (PTI)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

For the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, led by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP and deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) and Ajit Pawar (NCP), August has been unusually eventful\u2014and telling.<\/p>\n

Between August 13 and 22, Shinde missed a series of high-profile cabinet and review meetings chaired by Fadnavis. His absence from four consecutive engagements, all involving crucial governance matters, has sparked speculation over whether all is well within the state\u2019s ruling coalition.<\/p>\n

A String of Absences<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sequence began on August 13, when Shinde skipped the state cabinet meeting. Reports suggested this followed an internal row over Independence Day flag-hoisting assignments. Shinde\u2019s ministers, Dada Bhuse and Bharat Gogawale, were not given the honour of hoisting the flag in their respective districts\u2014Nashik and Konkan. Instead, BJP minister and Fadnavis loyalist Girish Mahajan hoisted the flag in Nashik, while in Raigad, NCP leader and minister Aditi Tatkare was given the role. Both districts are yet to get full-time guardian ministers. As a mark of protest, Gogawale even went to Delhi to meet the BJP leadership. Later, Shiv Sena leaders clarified that Shinde had only extended a family stay in Srinagar, which is why he missed the cabinet meeting.<\/p>\n

Around the same week, Fadnavis convened a law-and-order review for Ganeshotsav at Sahyadri Guest House. As Mumbai city guardian minister, Shinde\u2019s absence was noticed prominently. This became the second high-level meeting in a row where the deputy CM was missing. On August 19, the state cabinet met again. For the second straight cabinet sitting, Shinde stayed away though he was in Mumbai and chose to inspect the Mithi river amid heavy rains.<\/p>\n

Then came August 22, when Fadnavis chaired a sector-wise \u201cwar room” review focused on AMRUT 2.0 and social-sector schemes. The chief minister, visibly frustrated with delays, pulled up senior officials and set a strict March 2026 deadline for completing projects worth Rs 9,000 crore. Once again, Shinde\u2014who oversees the urban development department\u2014was not present. His absence was striking, especially as the criticism centred on his portfolio.<\/p>\n

Shinde also skipped a few public events where the CM was the chief guest, including inauguration of a double bridge in Pune. In Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, where Fadnavis and Shinde were supposed to launch a drinking water project for the Marathwada region, Shinde was missing yet again.<\/p>\n

Public Defence, Political Optics<\/strong><\/p>\n

On record, both BJP and Shiv Sena leaders have tried to downplay the issue. Shiv Sena spokesperson Arun Sawant said Shinde\u2019s absences were due to prior commitments\u2014flood inspections, extended tours, and official travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cEknath Shinde is a people\u2019s leader. When people face problems, he does not stick to protocol and immediately goes on the ground to help them. His absence from the cabinet meeting was because he was helping flood-hit Mumbaikars. Others who are criticising him should also see that some ministers skipped the cabinet meeting to go to Dubai to watch the India-Pakistan T20 match.”<\/p>\n

Yet, in politics, optics matter as much as facts. Missing multiple cabinet sittings and review sessions chaired by the CM\u2014particularly when one\u2019s department is under scrutiny\u2014fuels the perception of friction at the top.<\/p>\n

Fadnavis, on his part, has been assertive through August. His reviews have stressed discipline, deadlines, and efficiency, particularly on central schemes such as AMRUT 2.0. His stern words\u2014\u201cdelays will not be tolerated”\u2014were widely quoted. However, the fact that his principal deputy, responsible for urban development, was absent at that very moment has not gone unnoticed.<\/p>\n

The Stakes for Mahayuti<\/strong><\/p>\n

During his last Delhi visit, Shinde reportedly raised several concerns with BJP\u2019s central leadership, including his dissatisfaction with how the Mahayuti government is functioning. Sources suggest he conveyed that he was unhappy with the way decisions were being handled in the state.<\/p>\n

The Mahayuti government, formed in 2022, is built on a fragile balance between the BJP, Shinde\u2019s Shiv Sena faction, and Ajit Pawar\u2019s NCP bloc. Each partner controls influential ministries and has a separate political base to protect. For the alliance to function smoothly, coordination and public displays of unity are essential.<\/p>\n

Even if Shinde\u2019s absences were coincidental, the timing is still politically damaging. If they reflect dissatisfaction\u2014over protocol, influence, or decision-making\u2014they could signal deeper cracks. Either way, the Opposition has been quick to seize on the optics, questioning the government\u2019s cohesion.<\/p>\n

But Maharashtra BJP spokesperson Keshav Upadhye dismissed the talks, saying: \u201cThis story of unrest in Mahayuti is created only by the media. No leader has said they are unhappy. When Shinde missed meetings, there were reasons\u2014on one occasion Mumbai was battling heavy rains, on another he had official travel. Our leaders have always put people ahead of themselves.”<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ganeshotsav, beginning on September 27, will test the government\u2019s law-and-order and civic preparedness. Urban projects under AMRUT 2.0 face a March 2026 deadline. Also, Maharashtra is soon heading into election mode, with local body polls and the assembly election cycle approaching. Given the context, the Mahayuti leadership can ill-afford mixed signals.<\/p>\n

According to BJP media chief Navnath Ban, \u201cThe chief minister is the head of the government, and all files go to him for final approval\u2014even from Ajit Pawar\u2019s department. The CM can call any department\u2019s meeting. There are no cracks in Mahayuti; all is well.”<\/p>\n

For now, both Fadnavis and Shinde insist that governance remains their priority. But the pattern of August 2025\u2014four successive high-level meetings chaired by the CM, four absences by the DyCM\u2014poses an unavoidable question: is all truly well in the Mahayuti government, or are the cracks beginning to show?<\/p>\n

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Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. Follow him at @mayuganapa… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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