Party & Vision
Shiv Sena: Party and Vision
Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde is a Member of Parliament from the Shiv Sena.
Shiv Sena was founded on 19 June 1966 by Balasaheb Thackeray. According to the party, it began as a movement to stand up for the Marathi people of Mumbai against injustice, and grew to champion Marathi identity in Maharashtra and Hindutva at the national level.
The party describes its Hindutva as open to everyone, of any caste, religion or language, who regards India as their homeland. It also stresses discipline and grassroots work among ordinary people.
In Maharashtra, Shiv Sena is part of the Mahayuti alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Nationalist Congress Party. The party is led by Eknath Shinde.
What the party stands for
Marathi pride
Protecting and promoting the language, culture and interests of the Marathi people.
Hindutva
A national identity that the party describes as open to all who consider India their home.
Social justice
Standing against injustice and for the welfare of ordinary people.
Grassroots service
Working directly with people and serving the public through elected office.
This page summarises information published by the party. For official party positions, please refer to the party's own website.