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Eknath Shinde was born on Feb 9, 1964, in Maharashtra's Satara district.
Shinde's family faced financial challenges, and he supported them by driving an auto-rickshaw in his early years.
Shinde's political journey began in the early 1980s under the mentorship of Anand Dighe, then the Thane Shiv Sena President.
Inspired by the Bal Thakrey and Shiv Sena's ideology, Shinde joined the party to serve the community.
His active role in the Shiv Sena agitation highlighted his commitment, catching the party's attention.
Shinde's hard work paid off when he was chosen to contest elections, marking the start of his political journey.
Shinde served in various municipal and legislative roles, solidifying his influence in Maharashtra politics.
Disagreeing with the party's policy direction, Shinde led a faction of 40 MLAs in a rebellion.
Shinde joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form a coalition government.
In 2022, Shinde became the Chief Minister of Maharashtra through this coalition.
DY Patil University awarded Shinde a PhD, honoring his contributions to public service.
As Shinde gears up to contest in the Vidhan Sabha elections again, his leadership journey continues.