NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi’s tweet linking the “Amavasya” (new moon phase) to the “Rahasya” (mystery) surrounding former Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has become the talk of social media. Her quip, “Phase of the moon: Amavasya. Face of Maharashtra CM: Rahasya,” humorously captured the political turbulence in the state and sparked an explosion of memes and witty responses across platforms.
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Phase of the moon: Amavasya
Face of Maharashtra CM: Rahasya pic.twitter.com/HUMoWDRGUk— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) November 29, 2024
Several Twitter users added to the viral moment:
Expression says a lot. #MaharashtraCM pic.twitter.com/OuzljCMc7H
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) November 28, 2024
@ThePrayagTiwari shared a meme with Shinde’s contemplative look stating “Expression says a lot. #MaharashtraCM”
किसी ने सच कहा है तस्वीर बोलती है तस्वीर बोलती भी है और बहुत कुछ बयान भी करती है इस तस्वीर से साफ पता चलता है कौन खुश है कौन न खुश ओर
कौन क्या बन रहा है महाराष्ट्र में ! pic.twitter.com/UhNM7UakHe— Ravi Yadav Sambhal (@RaviA2Y) November 29, 2024
Another user @RaviA2Y noted expressions as a factor in guessing the new Maharashtra CM.
CM of Maharashtra should be decided quickly, otherwise WAQF board may claim the Chair of the CM. pic.twitter.com/REaf6IJIDf
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) November 29, 2024
Another user @coolfunnytshirt expresses satire.
These tweets, coupled with other creative interpretations, highlight the growing public scrutiny of Shinde’s leadership and its symbolic significance.
Shinde’s photo with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, showing him in a subdued mood, has fueled speculation about internal tensions within the ruling Mahayuti coalition. Reports suggest unease over power-sharing agreements as parties prepare to tackle challenges after the recent elections. The BJP’s preference for former CM Devendra Fadnavis adds another layer to the intrigue, with discussions on future leadership roles reportedly in progress.
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While the memes bring comic relief, they reflect a deeper sentiment of frustration among voters. People are eagerly awaiting political clarity as Maharashtra grapples with significant issues such as governance and development. Meanwhile, Shinde’s expressions, immortalized in memes, have inadvertently turned him into a symbol of Maharashtra’s political enigma.
This meme moment underscores how humour and politics intersect in shaping public discourse. As the leadership question looms, all eyes remain on Maharashtra’s unfolding political drama.