AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has unleashed a scathing prediction for Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar will no longer dominate the political stage in five years. Delivered at a vibrant public meeting, the statement has ignited fresh discussions on the longevity of the ruling Mahayuti setup.
The alliance, a patchwork of rebel factions from Shiv Sena and NCP backed by BJP, has governed since June 2022. Owaisi ridiculed its foundations, terming it a ‘marriage of convenience’ doomed to fail. ‘Mark my words—five years from now, Shinde and Ajit Pawar will be nowhere in sight,’ he declared.
Amid Maharashtra’s history of defections and realignments, Owaisi’s forecast highlights simmering discontent over economic slowdowns, law-and-order issues, and inter-alliance power-sharing squabbles. AIMIM’s growing activism in the state amplifies his voice among overlooked communities.
Opposition parties, including Congress and original NCP-Shiv Sena (UBT), have latched onto the remarks to question the government’s stability. Meanwhile, Mahayuti spokespersons counter that development agendas will override such prophecies.
As polls loom, Owaisi’s intervention underscores the high-stakes chess game in Maharashtra. His vision of a post-Shinde-Pawar era challenges the status quo, prompting voters to reflect on their choices.