Maharashtra Chief Minister and Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena President Eknath Shinde are celebrating his 59th birthday today.
Birthday greetings to Maharashtra’s dynamic Chief Minister Shri Eknath Shinde Ji. A hardworking grassroots leader, he is making numerous efforts for Maharashtra’s progress. I pray for his long and healthy life in service of the people. @mieknathshinde, PM Modi tweeted.
Before getting into politics, Shinde was a rickshaw driver in Thane who arrived in the city from Satara. He became involved with the Shiv Sena as the party grew in the state. Once an auto-rickshaw driver in Thane city adjoining Mumbai, Shinde quickly emerged as a key Sena leader in the Thane-Palghar region after joining politics and is known for his approach towards issues of public interest. Originally from Satara district in western Maharashtra, he now calls Thane district, a Sena stronghold, home.