Maharashtra politics continue to intrigue as Uddhav Thackeray's Sena extends praises to CM Fadnavis, hinting at warming relations with BJP, amid alliance partner Shinde's growing dissatisfaction rumours. Fadnavis's CM position and BJP's dominance in recent elections further shifted power dynamics.
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