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Feedback from New Page Review process

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I left the following feedback for the creator/future reviewers while reviewing this article: Maybe, this title can be used to create a disambiguation page listing the two factions of Shiv Sena.

GrabUp - Talk 10:10, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Along with the old party as well. -MPGuy2824 (talk) 14:39, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Move discussion in progress

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There is a move discussion in progress on Talk:Shiv Sena (1966–2022) which affects this page. Please participate on that page and not in this talk page section. Thank you. —RMCD bot 22:17, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge with main Shiv Sena page

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In news articles it is almost always that Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction is referred to as Shiv Sena. Why can't the Shiv Sena page have content for both pre and post split? C1MM (talk) 16:04, 23 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Makes sense. Working on it. --AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 01:24, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I undid that, it should be discussed more if done. For now I am opposed to it. It is already confusing as is and I think this makes the confusion worse. This page is also called Shiv Sena so I don't think news calling it Shiv Sena, etc is contradicting it. The separation clears up the actual timeline, that there was a Shiv Sena which turned into BSS and SS(UBT) and then BSS was called Shiv Sena. The two pages indicate the break, the period of time when no single thing called "Shiv Sena" existed. MrMkG (talk) 03:21, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Having multiple pages for the same party can lead to confusion. Leadership changes do not alter the party's core identity. A leadership dispute doesn't mean the party ceases to exist or splits into different eras unless officially documented. Please provide references and citations to support your claim. I've initiated a proposal for discussion. --AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 03:44, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal to Merge 'Shiv Sena (2022–Present)' into 'Shiv Sena'

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Requested move 25 November 2024

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Shiv Sena (2022–present) → Shiv Sena – Currently, there are two separate pages—'Shiv Sena' and 'Shiv Sena (2022–Present)'—dedicated to the same political party. The party's leadership was disputed in 2022, but its existence remained unchanged. No reliable media refers to Shiv Sena as pre- or post-2022, making the current split unnecessary and inconsistent with how the party is described in sources. For additional clarity, please refer to the discussion on the talk page. I propose merging the 'Shiv Sena (2022–Present)' page into the main 'Shiv Sena' article, with developments post-2022 included as a subsection to provide a comprehensive historical narrative.

Background

It might be confusing for average readers and editors regarding the recent developments in the Shiv Sena party. To clarify the situation, I am sharing some key facts along with reliable references and citations to help others understand the main issue.

Split

The split in the Shiv Sena resulted in two factions:

  1. "Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena" led by Eknath Shinde (not to be confused with main Shiv Sena) and
  2. "Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)" or "Shiv Sena UBT" led by Uddhav Thackeray.

This division was temporary as the courts and the Election Commission of India (ECI) were determining who should inherit the original Shiv Sena. Ultimately, Eknath Shinde's faction, Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, received control of the original party, thereby resolving the dispute. Following this, Shiv Sena (UBT) emerged as an independent party with its own symbol and identity, distinct from the original Shiv Sena, as they lost their legal battle in front of the ECI and the courts.

As it was not a traditional party split, legal dispute was resolved by the Election Commission of India (ECI):

  1. ECI granted Eknath Shinde's faction the original Shiv Sena name and "Bow and Arrow" symbol. [1] This also meant temporary "Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena" arrangement was merged into original party.
  2. Uddhav Thackeray's group became a new party: "Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)" with "Flaming Torch" symbol.[2]

Reasons for ECI Decision

Shinde's faction had majority support in legislative wing (76% vs 23.5%). Decision based on Supreme Court precedents emphasizing majority principle.[3]

Key Points

  • Shinde retained original Shiv Sena identity and properties (i.e Shiv Sena). No new party was created, he simply inherited old Shiv Sena.[4]
  • Thackeray's faction is a new party, not a sub-party of Shiv Sena. i.e (Shiv Sena UBT)
  • The dispute was resolved legally, not through a voluntary split.
  1. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-02-17). "Eknath Shinde faction gets Shiv Sena name, symbol". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-11-23. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Shiv Sena (UBT) Gets Modified 'Mashaal' Symbol Ahead Of Maharashtra Election". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  3. ^ Sharma, Padmakshi (2023-02-17). "Shiv Sena Rift : Why Election Commission Allowed Eknath Shinde To Retain Official Name & Symbol? Read Reasons". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  4. ^ "Election Commission allots Shiv Sena name, bow and arrow symbol to Shinde faction". India Today. 2023-02-17. Retrieved 2024-11-23.

AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 09:01, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@AbhiSuryawanshi This has the air of an official press release, can you clarify whether you come in an official capacity or are deputed in some form wrt the party the page is dedicated to?
I did a check and I fear there is one thing missing in this narration, that the dispute is continuing and remains in court, yet to see a final ruling. MrMkG (talk) 04:03, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@MrMkG Thank you for your question. I'm a volunteer editor with no ties to any political party and have not been deputed by anyone to make changes regarding this or any other political party.
Regarding the ongoing court case, it's about the same party. Even by your logic, a pending court case means no definitive answer yet. Could you explain why you think we need two separate pages for the same political party?
Additionally, the ECI has allocated the "Bow and Arrow" symbol and party identity to Shinde. Is this the same Shiv Sena that existed before, or did the ECI create a brand new party and hand it over to Shinde? --AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 03:14, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
My reason for opposing a merge is the same as before. ECI doesn't create parties. There was a split in 2022 and ECI forced them to take different party names as they were de facto separate and could not be listed under the same name. Shinde faction took BSS and Uddhav faction took SS(UBT). There was nothing officially called Shiv Sena during this time period (10 October 2022–17 February 2023). Afterwards, BSS/Shinde faction got hold of the name Shiv Sena during the legal dispute over the name and symbol which hasn't seen a final verdict. These are the basic facts.
Whether you consider it to be the same party or not is a purely subjective viewpoint. Another person can alternatively consider SS(UBT) to be the "real" Shiv Sena, that's not our business.
I can now see three reasons why these two pages should be kept separate and none why it should be merged.
* Keeping the chronology straight for readers, a single page implies there is continuity, which is incorrect due to the 2022-23 gap.
* Sources distinguish the two factions as "Shiv Sena (UBT)" and "Eknath Shinde led-Shiv Sena", a treatment not meted to Shiv Sena before 2022.
* The legal dispute over the name and symbol has not reached a final verdict. MrMkG (talk) 05:02, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@MrMkG Thank you for outlining your concerns. Let's address each point:
  1. "Keeping the chronology straight for readers, a single page implies there is continuity, which is incorrect due to the 2022-23 gap." Wikipedia typically consolidates an entity's history on one page, even through significant changes in leadership, name, or ownership. For example, when Elon Musk acquired Twitter (after legal battle) in 2022 and later renamed it to X, Wikipedia retained a single page for the platform's history without splitting it into "Twitter" and "Twitter (2022-onwards)." Instead, significant developments were documented as part of the existing page, ensuring continuity. If more detailed context is needed, a separate article titled "Twitter under Elon Musk" covers these developments, but the main page remains unified.
    Similarly, While there was a leadership dispute between 2022 and 2023, the Shiv Sena as a political entity continued to exist. The Election Commission of India (ECI) recognized Eknath Shinde's faction as the legitimate Shiv Sena, granting them the original party name and "Bow and Arrow" symbol. Although the decision was contested in court, the Supreme Court did not declare the Shiv Sena defunct.. Recent elections were contested under the original Shiv Sena's symbol, highlighting the party's ongoing activity.
  2. "Sources distinguish the two factions as 'Shiv Sena (UBT)' and 'Eknath Shinde led-Shiv Sena', a treatment not meted to Shiv Sena before 2022." If sources distinguish the factions as "Shiv Sena (UBT)" and "Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena," then as per Wikipedia standards, the page names should align with those terms. However, the current naming of "Shiv Sena (2022-onwards)" does not reflect what is found in reliable sources.
    I have not come across any references or media identifying the party as "Shiv Sena (2022-onwards)." The current page title lacks basis in reliable references and creates unnecessary confusion.
  3. "The legal dispute over the name and symbol has not reached a final verdict." Even if the verdict is not yet reached, it remains a dispute about the same Shiv Sena, not a division into "pre-2022" and "post-2022" entities. Apart from that, while legal proceedings are ongoing, the ECI's decision stands unless overturned by a higher authority. The Supreme Court of India has not stayed the ECI's order, which allows the Shinde faction to function as the official Shiv Sena. Recently, Eknath Shinde's faction contested and won elections using the original Shiv Sena's "Bow and Arrow" symbol, reaffirming the continuity of the party under his leadership.
    UBT's decision to approach the court reflects their dissatisfaction with the ECI ruling but does not mean the original Shiv Sena is defunct in the interim. Even if Uddhav Thackeray wins the case, he will regain control of the Shiv Sena currently led by Eknath Shinde. The court’s role is to determine leadership, not to create a new party for UBT/ES.
    --AbhiSuryawanshi (talk) 08:32, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
  1. Twitter to X is a name change. SS becoming two BSS and SS(UBT) and then one of them getting the name SS is not merely a name change nor a leadership dispute. It's an organisational split. Which organisation did ECI recognise as SS between 10 Oct 2022 and 17 Feb 2023? None, Shinde faction/BSS was called SS after 17 Feb. That link is about the legal dispute over the "Shiv Sena symbol".
  1. The current naming is a disambiguation. It could be alternatively named SS(ES) or something similar. That's a different discussion. The point is that sources treat them differently and therefore so should we.
  1. If he wins the case, he won't "regain control of Shiv Sena". His organisation which is presently called SS(UBT) will get the name Shiv Sena. Nothing else changes. It couldn't be merged which in hindsight also tells us the court case is irrelevant for us other than naming. Leadership isn't disputed, there are two leader of two organisations vying for the name and symbol of the erstwhile unified party through the courts. MrMkG (talk) 14:25, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Not gonna work. Even Godi media outlets call it "Shinde's Shiv Sena",[1][2] We are calling it "Shiv Sena (2022–Present)" which is more supportive of your point of view. - Ratnahastin (talk) 05:29, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Since ECI has approved the Shinde faction as Shiv Sena, so I think this article should be shifted to original Shiv Sena page as well.— Preceding unsigned comment added by VNC200 (talk • contribs)

Wikipedia works on consistency and what secondary sources say. Shiv Sena faction of Shinde is not commonly treated as the Shiv Sena founded in 1966. - Ratnahastin (talk) 06:48, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
But officially Shinde faction is known as official Shiv Sena, as recognized by ECI. In the official result website of ECI also, Shinde faction has been named as Shiv Sena. Please change it. For more details check out this link - https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcGenNov2024/partywiseresult-S13.htm VNC200 (talk) 04:00, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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