Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed a rally in Washim ahead of Maharashtra polls in support of Bhavana Gawali, the Mahayuti Shinde faction`s candidate for MLC. During his speech, CM Shinde criticized the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, calling them “Vanvasi” (outsiders). He emphasized the importance of having every MLA from the Mahayuti alliance, saying their unity was crucial. Shinde also targeted the Congress MLA from Washim, declaring that the people of the region would vote him out in the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the support of the locals would ensure a win for Bhavana Gawali and strengthen the Mahayuti`s position in the state. His speech focused on rallying support for Gawali and attacking the opposition in the region.