Will Shinde Be Bait-and-Switch? BJP Sets Dec. 5 as Deadline for Maharashtra Government Formation
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## Will Shinde Be Bait-and-Switch?
**Anchor:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us tonight is Dr. Priya Sharma, a political analyst specializing in Maharashtra politics. Dr. Sharma, the BJP has set a December 5th deadline for the formation of a new government in Maharashtra. This comes after a tumultuous period following the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition. What are your thoughts on this development, and what can we expect?
**Dr. Sharma:** The BJP’s deadline signals a sense of urgency and a desire to solidify their position in the state. Remember, after the 2019 elections, Shiv Sena broke their alliance with BJP, opting instead to form a coalition with NCP and Congress [[1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eknath_Shinde_ministry)]. This unexpected shift led to Uddhav Thackeray becoming Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde serving as his Public Works and Urban Development Minister [[1]].
**Anchor:** Right, and then the situation changed dramatically last year.
**Dr. Sharma:** Precisely. In June 2022, Eknath Shinde, along with a significant number of Shiv Sena legislators, withdrew support from the Thackeray government [[2]]leading to its collapse. This paved the way for Shinde to form a new government, backed by the BJP.
**Anchor:** So, the BJP’s move suggests they’re confident in Shinde’s ability to deliver?
**Dr. Sharma:** That’s the crucial question. The BJP’s decision to set a deadline puts pressure on Shinde to demonstrate his loyalty and ability to maintain a stable coalition. Many observers are questioning whether Shinde was just a temporary ploy by the BJP to destabilize the Thackeray government or a long-term strategic partner. The deadline adds fuel to this “bait-and-switch” theory.
**Anchor:** So, we’ll be watching closely to see how this plays out by December 5th. Thank you for your insights, Dr. Sharma.
**Dr. Sharma:** My pleasure.
