Shiv Sena (2022–present)
Shiv Sena (Shinde) | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | SHS-S |
| Leader | Eknath Shinde |
| Chairman | Eknath Shinde |
| Parliamentary Chairperson | Shrirang Barne |
| Lok Sabha Leader | Shrikant Shinde |
| Rajya Sabha Leader | Milind Deora |
| Founder | Bal Thackeray |
| Founded | 10 October 2022 |
| Split from | Shiv Sena (1966–2022) |
| Headquarters | Anand Ashram, Thane, Thane district, Maharashtra, India |
| Student wing | Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena (BVS) |
| Youth wing | Yuva Sena |
| Women's wing | Shiv Sena Mahila Aghadi |
| Ideology | Conservatism (Indian) Social conservatism Marathi regionalism Hindutva Hindu nationalism Ultranationalism Economic nationalism Right-wing populism |
| Political position | Right wing to far-right |
| Colours | Orange |
| ECI Status | State Party |
| Alliance | Maha Yuti (Maharashtra) National Democratic Alliance (national) |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 7 / 543 |
| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 1 / 245 |
| Seats in State Legislative Assemblies | List |
| Seats in Maharashtra Legislative Council | 6 / 78 |
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| Party flag | |
| Website | |
| shivsenacentraloffice | |
Shiv Sena (Śhiva Sēnā; lit. 'Army of Shivaji'; abbr. SHS) is a right-wing political party in India, primarily based in the state of Maharashtra. It was founded on 19 June 1966 by Bal Thackeray, initially as a movement to promote the interests of the Marathi people in Mumbai and Maharashtra. Over time, the party expanded its ideology to include Hindutva and Hindu nationalism.
Since a split in 2022, the party has been led by Eknath Shinde, who is recognised by the Election Commission of India as the leader of the original Shiv Sena. The Shinde-led faction retained the party's traditional name and the iconic bow and arrow symbol, and currently forms the government in Maharashtra in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party continues to position itself as the true ideological successor to Bal Thackeray’s legacy.