Eknath Sambhaji Shinde is an Indian politician and President of Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena, born in a small village in Thane district, Maharashtra, on 15 August 1957.
He was raised by his parents, Shri Sambhaji Shinde and Smt. Gangubai Sambhaji Shinde, who worked as farmers in the local area. His father was a strict disciplinarian and instilled a strong work ethic in him from a young age.
