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Eknath Shinde ready to merge party with BJP for CM's post, alleges Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, July 11 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut today made a startling claim that Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is willing to merge his faction with the BJP in exchange for retaining the Chief Minister's post.
His statement has caused a major buzz in political circles.
Speaking to reporters here, Raut said Eknath Shinde is ready to merge his party with the BJP to hold on to the CM’s chair.
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