Full Name: Eknath Sambhaji Shinde
Popular Name: Shinde Saheb
Nick Name: Eknath Ji
Date of Birth: 9 February 1964 🎂
Age: About 62 years

Birthplace: Dare Village, Satara district, Maharashtra, India 🇮🇳
Residence: Thane, Maharashtra

Nationality: Indian
Religion: Hindu
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius ♒

Profession: Politician, Social Worker
Political Party: Shiv Sena

Famous For: Chief Minister of Maharashtra and senior Shiv Sena leader.

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Details
Father: Sambhaji Navlu Shinde
Mother: Gangubai Shinde

Marital Status: Married
Wife: Lata Shinde

Children:

Shrikant Shinde (Member of Parliament)

Late Dipesh Shinde

Late Shubhada Shinde

Family Background: Grew up in a humble family; worked hard from a young age.

🎓 Education
School: Mangala High School, Thane

Education Qualification:
Completed schooling and later continued education while working.

🏛️ Political Career
Started career as a Shiv Sena worker under Bal Thackeray.

Became corporator in Thane Municipal Corporation.

Later elected MLA from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency multiple times.

Served as Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra Government.

In 2022, became Chief Minister of Maharashtra after a major political shift.

❤️ Favourites (Slambook Style)
Favourite Colour: White

Favourite Food:

Bhakri

Thecha

Simple Maharashtrian food 🍛

Favourite Drink: Tea ☕

Favourite Leader:

Bal Thackeray

Favourite Hobby:

Travelling

Meeting people

Social work

Favourite Sport: Kabaddi & Cricket 🏏

Favourite Place:

Thane

Maharashtra villages and temples

💭 Personality
Strengths:

Grassroots leadership

Strong connection with common people

Determination and courage

Weakness:

Emotional attachment to loyal supporters

Nature: Hardworking, practical, and straightforward leader.

🌟 Achievements
Became Chief Minister of Maharashtra in 2022.

Developed infrastructure and urban projects in Thane region.

Known for strong organisational leadership in Shiv Sena.

✨ About Him
Eknath Shinde is a grassroots political leader who rose from being a party worker to the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Known for his dedication to Shiv Sena ideology and strong public support in Thane, he has built a reputation as a determined and influential leader in state politics.