Uddhav vs Shinde: Rahul Shewale is the new leader of Shiv Sena in Lok Sabha; SC to hear petitions

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recognized Rahul Shewale as Shiv Sena leader in the lower house of Parliament.

Though no formal announcement has been made by the Lok Sabha Speaker, sources told India Today that Om Birla has recognized Rahul Shewale as the Shiv Sena leader in the Lok Sabha.

On Tuesday, Eknath Shinde said that the Lok Sabha Speaker has recognized Rahul Shewale as Shiv Sena leader in the lower house of Parliament.

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Eknath Shinde said that Shiv Sena MPs have supported his stand of upholding the ideals of the party’s founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

“Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has recognized Rahul Shewale as the Shiv Sena leader in the lower house,” he said.