Mumbai: This is going to be the first time in the history of Maharashtra when Shiv Sena is going to get the Home Ministry of the state. From 1999 to 2014, Maharashtra's home ministry has always been with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). But this time, bowing to the pressure of coalition religion, NCP has agreed to give this important ministry to Shiv Sena.

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According to sources, on Friday, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray held long talks with NCP Chief Sharad Pawar. This meeting took place in Worli. During this period, the division of the portfolio was discussed in detail. In the meeting, CM Uddhav Thackeray strongly advocated the Home Ministry for his party instead of the Ministry of Urban Development. Sources reveal that CM Uddhav Thackeray has understood the importance of the Home Ministry after being in the Chief Minister's post, now he wants this ministry for his party in every situation. Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena Legislature Party leader Eknath Shinde, senior leader Subhash Desai, NCP leader Jayant Patil, and NCP leader Ajit Pawar were present in this meeting.

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NCP in Maharashtra has been keeping the Home Ministry in its quota for quite some time. Between 1999 and 2014, the CM of Maharashtra changed five times, but the responsibility of the Home Ministry remained with the NCP. Sharad Pawar, this time this ego ministry is ready to sacrifice for Shiv Sena.

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