Eknath Shinde vs Veluthampi Dalawa

Shinde led a rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs against party chief Uddhav Thackeray in June 2022, claiming the party had abandoned its Hindutva ideology. This split caused the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government and led to Shinde becoming Chief Minister.

Shinde was sworn in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra in June 2022, leading a BJP-Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) coalition government. His ascension marked a major realignment in Maharashtra politics, with the BJP as the dominant partner.

Shinde led his faction of the Shiv Sena to victory in the 2024 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, securing a majority in alliance with the BJP. He was reappointed as Chief Minister, consolidating his political position.

Veluthampi Dalawa was appointed as the Diwan (prime minister) of Travancore by the Maharaja. He inherited a state burdened by debts and British interference, and immediately began administrative and financial reforms.

Veluthampi Dalawa implemented financial reforms to reduce Travancore's debt to the British East India Company. He also reorganized the army and attempted to reduce British influence, which led to growing tension with the Company.

Veluthampi Dalawa issued the Kundara Proclamation, calling on the people of Travancore to rise against British rule. He denounced British interference and urged resistance, marking the start of an open rebellion.

After British forces defeated the Travancore army, Veluthampi Dalawa was pursued by Company troops. To avoid capture, he committed suicide at the temple of Mannadi. His death ended the rebellion and solidified British control over Travancore.