EKNATH SHINDE SAHEB

continues to uphold the original organisational structure established by

Balasaheb Thackeray.

 primary frontal organisations and wings active across various sectors:

 

* Yuva Sena (Youth Wing): As the party’s youth arm, the Shinde faction has established its own executive committee. It is effectively led in several regions by MP Shrikant Shinde (son of Eknath Shinde).

* Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena (Student Wing): This organisation focuses on advocating for students’ rights and addressing educational issues.

* Shiv Sena Mahila Aghadi (Women’s Wing): Dedicated to resolving women’s grievances and ensuring their active participation in politics.

* Bharatiya Kamgar Sena (Labour Wing):

A powerful trade union that fights for workers’ rights across various industries. It holds significant influence in Maharashtra’s industrial belts.

* Sthaniya Lokadhikar Samiti:

This wing primarily works to ensure “Bhumiputras” (sons of the soil/local residents) get priority in employment opportunities within the state.

* Shakha (Ground Level Units):

The core strength of the Shiv Sena lies in its ‘Shakhas.’ The Shinde faction has established new units across Mumbai and Maharashtra while also securing control over several legacy branches.

 

 Core Identity

 

* Ideology: The party remains firmly rooted in the principles of Hindutva and Marathi Pride.

* Election Symbol: The faction holds the legal right to the traditional Shiv Sena symbol—the ‘Bow and Arrow.’

* Alliance: The party is currently a key member of the ‘Mahayuti’ alliance, alongside the BJP and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction).