{
  "id": 15183416,
  "title": "'I Have Returned Home,' Says Anand Dubey After Joining Shinde Sena, Cites Ideological Differences With Sena (UBT)| VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/i-have-returned-home-says-anand-dubey-after-joining-shinde-sena-cites",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T10:53:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/i-have-returned-home-says-anand-dubey-after-joining-shinde-sena-cites-ideological-differences-with-sena-ubt-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey announced his return to the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday, describing it as a homecoming. Dubey expressed immense joy and gratitude for joining his original political roots. Speaking to reporters, Dubey recalled his beginnings with Shiv Sena, inspired by the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray, his revered mentor. He joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction of Shiv Sena on October 16, 2026, in Thane, following his resignation from Shiv Sena (UBT) on October 12, 2026. Dubey cited ideological differences and feelings of mental discomfort over the evolving direction of the UBT as reasons for his switch. He maintained his political beliefs were firmly rooted in Hindutva, Sanatan Dharma, and the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Veer Savarkar.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Former Shiv Sena (UBT) national spokesperson Anand Dubey on Saturday expressed joy and gratitude after joining the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, describing the move as a return to his political roots. Anand Dubey Calls It Homecoming Speaking to reporters, Dubey said, “I feel immense joy. I have returned home. I was originally with the Shiv Sena; I began…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}