<h1>Congress Leader Hints at Shinde's Waning Influence; Potential Shiv Sena Leadership Shift with Uday Samant in Spotlight.</h1> A Congress leader suggested that Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's political influence might be diminishing, hinting at a potential leadership change within Shiv Sena, possibly involving state minister Uday Samant. This speculation follows Shinde's reported dissatisfaction with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's recent appointment of guardian ministers, which has led to unrest within the ruling coalition of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Amidst this tension, BJP ministers are attempting to address Shinde's concerns. Meanwhile, the Congress party is expected to decide on its Maharashtra leadership roles soon.