Shinde’s Appointments And Intelligent Moves

To prevent unrest within the Shiv Sena before upcoming assembly elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appointed key figures to influential positions. Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat previously unhappy about not securing a cabinet post was named chairman of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) a role equivalent to cabinet rank. 

Former MP Anandrao Adsul was appointed chairman of the Maharashtra State Scheduled Caste and Tribes Commission. Adsul had earlier expressed dissatisfaction over unmet promises regarding a governorship. Additionally, Siddhesh Kadam, son of Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam, became chairman of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. 

The government also elevated Hemant Patil's post at the Balasaheb Thackeray Turmeric Research and Training Centre to cabinet minister rank. These appointments are seen as efforts by Shinde to appease dissatisfied party members and maintain unity ahead of the elections.