Why Sachin Ahir's switch to Shinde is a setback for Uddhav Thackeray | Above the Fold | 30.06.2026

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In this episode, we begin with the latest political developments in Maharashtra as another Shiv Sena leader joins Eknath Shinde's camp. We also cover the fire at Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal, the rollout of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across four States and Delhi, rising political tensions in Ayodhya over the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, the Centre's decision to lift fuel sale restrictions, the latest FIFA World Cup upsets, and highlights from The Hindu Round-up. Above the Fold is The Hindu's daily news show, bringing you the day's biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #shivsena #indianpolitics #westbengal 00:00 Introduction 00:42 What pushed Sachin Ahir to switch to Eknath Shinde's camp? 05:19 What caused the fire in West Bengal's naphtha pipeline? 06:54 SIR enumeration begins across four States and Delhi 07:56 Ram temple case: Why are U.P. Congress leaders under house arrest? 09:04 Centre lifts restrictions on petrol and diese

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