Satara, Dec 6 (PTI) The revolt by Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde in 2022 paved the way for the BJP, which was in opposition, to return to power in Maharashtra, Sena minister Shambhuraj Desai said on Saturday, underscoring the party's indispensability in the power dynamics.

Desai's remark came a day after state minister and BJP leader Mangal Prabhat Lodha said CM Devendra Fadnavis not only helms the BJP, but also influences how other political parties function in Maharashtra.

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and NCP, headed by Ajit Pawar, are members of the BJP-led Mahayuti government.

Desai's assertion about Shinde's key role in state politics comes amid offhand remarks by some BJP leaders, which have not gone down well with the Shiv Sena leadership.

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