In another setback in Maharashtra, party leader, and Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.Maha Legislative Council Dy Chairperson joins Shindes Shiv Sena, leaves Uddhav campRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/AxVi0YWale#Maharashtra #ShivSena #EknathShinde #NeelamGorhe pic.twitter.com/Sq97lWeRAc— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 7, 2023Amid escalating political fervour in the state, MLC member joined the faction in the presence of Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.Speaking at the official induction meeting in Maharashtra, Gorhe said, “Shiv Sena is heading in the right direction under the able leadership of Eknath Shinde.”While speaking on the occasion, the chief minister of Maharashtra said that this testament shows how strong the BJP-Shiv Sena unity is.“Everyone is seeing the work we do, and this is why our Sena is getting stronger and people keep joining. Neelam Gorhe will be able to work freely with all her heart for women. She is not defecting anywhere but is joining the original Sena,” he said.Maharashtra Chief Minister also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the nation to be a superpower. “We believe we should have a role to play as a state,” he added.Asserting like-mindedness, Deputy CM Fadnavis said Sena-BJP follows the same thought process.“I personally wanted to remain present for the induction and welcome her into the alliance. She has taken a rational decision,” he added.About Neelam GorheBorn in 1954, Neelam Gorhe holds a professional degree in Ayurvedic medicine from Mumbai University. She spent ten years practicing medicine before turning to social and political activism in 1987.Stree Aadhar Kendra, an organisation dedicated to fostering a gender-neutral society and promoting womens equal rights, was founded by Gorhe in 1984.She has been a devoted Shiv Sena supporter, serving as an MLC since 2002, and has been nominated three times for the upper house. She served as the partys spokeswoman and deputy leader, among other roles. Gorhe has also worked as a socialist and womens rights activist. She joined Shiv Sena in 1998. During her time in the party, she became the deputy chairperson of the legislative council in June 2019.
