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Eknath Sambhaji Shinde is a prominent Indian politician currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra as of 2026 ¹⁵. His political career is marked by a significant rise from grassroots activism to the highest echelons of state politics, including a tenure as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Early Life and Background

Eknath Shinde was born on February 9, 1964, in Satara, Maharashtra, into a Maratha family ²⁷. His family later moved to Thane in search of better opportunities ⁷. In his early career, Shinde engaged in various odd jobs, including working as an auto-rickshaw driver, before entering politics ⁸. He was deeply influenced by Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray in the 1980s, which marked the beginning of his political journey ⁸.

Political Career Highlights

Shinde's political trajectory is characterized by his strong association with the Shiv Sena and his eventual leadership in a significant political upheaval in Maharashtra.

Rise within Shiv Sena

Shinde started his political career at the grassroots level, quickly gaining recognition within the Shiv Sena. In 2004, he successfully contested and won the Assembly Elections from the Thane Assembly Constituency ³. The following year, he was appointed as the Thane District Head by Shiv Sena, further solidifying his influence in the region ³. Throughout his career, he has served as a minister and MLA ⁶.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra

In a dramatic turn of events, Eknath Shinde led a rebellion against Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray ². Following Uddhav Thackeray's resignation, Shinde was sworn in as the 20th Chief Minister of Maharashtra on June 30, 2022 ⁴⁶. During his tenure as Chief Minister, he led a government comprising the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ⁴.

Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra

As of 2026, Eknath Shinde holds the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, serving alongside Sunetra Pawar under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ¹⁵. He is considered a seasoned pillar of the Mahayuti alliance ⁵. Before becoming Chief Minister, he had also served as the Cabinet Minister of Urban Development and Public Works (Public Undertakings) in the state government ².

Family Life

Eknath Shinde is married and has children named Dipesh Shinde and Shubhada Shinde ³.