Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande on Thursday praised Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for continuing to uphold the legacy of the party’s founder, the late Balasaheb Thackeray, by maintaining close engagement with people and party workers during the party’s annual Dussehra Melava rally in Mumbai.

Speaking at the rally, Kayande said, “The ideas that Balasaheb Thackeray used to give to Shiv Sainiks at the Dussehra rally are being carried forward today by Eknath Shinde. Even as Deputy Chief Minister, he meets people as a worker.”

Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC also hailed the rally, describing it not merely as a show of political strength but as a reaffirmation of solidarity with farmers and flood-affected communities across Maharashtra.

Speaking to ANI, the party leader

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