Anand Dubey Quits Shiv Sena (UBT), Citing Gross Betrayal of Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma.

‘Unable to Voice Ideals of Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma’: Anand Dubey Quits Shiv Sena (UBT), Citing Ideological Differences.

Hridya Bharti | HENB |  Mumbai | October 14, 2026:: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) national spokesperson Anand Dubey has resigned from the party, citing deepening ideological differences over its political positions and expressing his inability to defend views that he believes conflict with his commitment to Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma.

Dubey announced his resignation on Monday, relinquishing both his primary membership and his position as national spokesperson of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. His departure marks a setback for the party’s communications team, as he was known as one of its prominent Hindi-speaking faces and a close aide of MLA Aaditya Thackeray.

“I am resigning from my party known as Shiv Sena (UBT). I am completely dissociating myself from both my primary membership and the position of national spokesperson,” Dubey said while announcing his decision.

His departure has brought renewed attention to the ideological tensions surrounding Shiv Sena (UBT), particularly over the relationship between its political positions and the Hindutva legacy historically associated with the Shiv Sena.

‘I Had Been Suffering in Silence for Months’

Explaining the circumstances behind his resignation, Dubey said the decision was not an impulsive move but the culmination of months of personal distress over the party’s ideological direction.

He said that he had represented Shiv Sena (UBT) on a range of Maharashtra-related, national and international issues over the preceding four to five years. However, he increasingly found it difficult to defend the party’s positions while remaining faithful to his own convictions.

“For several months, I had been suffering in silence, feeling deeply distressed,” he said.

Dubey maintained that his political beliefs remained firmly rooted in Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma, but he felt unable to articulate those ideals through the party’s current political stance.

His remarks suggest that the differences went beyond routine political disagreements and concerned the ideological principles he considered central to his public life. For someone serving as a national spokesperson, the growing gap between personal conviction and the party line had, according to him, become increasingly difficult to reconcile.

Savarkar, Vivekananda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Among His Ideological Inspirations

Emphasising the principles that shaped his political outlook, Dubey invoked the legacy of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, and the Maratha warrior kings Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

“Every party has an ideology. I am a party worker who believes in Veer Savarkar and follows the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. I am an activist who looks up to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as my role models,” he said.

By identifying these figures as his sources of inspiration, Dubey underlined what he described as the ideological foundation of his political commitment. His statement also conveyed his belief that a political worker should be able to represent a party without compromising on deeply held principles.

The resignation therefore raises questions about his ability to continue functioning as a spokesperson when, in his assessment, the party’s positions no longer aligned with his convictions.

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and Dhruv Rathee Become Part of His Criticism

Dubey also used his resignation announcement to explain whom he did not regard as his ideological heroes, referring to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee.

“My heroes are not Sharjeel Imam or Umar Khalid; my hero is not Dhruv Rathee,” he said.

His remarks reflected his dissatisfaction with what he perceived as the party’s ideological priorities and public positioning. He contrasted these figures with the historical, spiritual and cultural personalities he said had shaped his own worldview.

Dubey also cited Smit Machchhar, whom he praised for demonstrating what he described as the power of Bajrangbali, or Lord Hanuman. He criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) for not issuing a social media post about Machchhar.

“Yet, not a single tweet came from our party,” Dubey said.

The complaint was presented as another example of the disconnect he perceived between his expectations of the party and its response to issues or personalities he considered significant.

Takes a Swipe at Claims of Vote Theft

Dubey also commented on allegations of electoral malpractice, questioning claims that votes had been stolen.

“They claim that votes were stolen… Votes are not being stolen; it is the minds of some people that have been stolen,” he said.

His statement amounted to a sharp political swipe at those making such allegations. However, his remarks, as presented, did not provide specific evidence to establish or disprove claims of electoral malpractice.

The comments added another dimension to his departure, bringing electoral politics into a resignation announcement otherwise centred on ideological differences.

A Departure Rooted in Ideological Disagreement

Dubey’s resignation represents a notable development for Shiv Sena (UBT), given his role as national spokesperson and his association with Aaditya Thackeray. His stated reasons for leaving centre on his belief that the party’s present political approach has made it increasingly difficult for him to express and defend his commitment to Hindutva and Sanatan Dharma.

His invocation of Savarkar, Swami Vivekananda, Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj placed his departure within a broader debate over political ideology, cultural identity and the principles that party representatives are expected to uphold.

Whether Dubey joins another political organisation or pursues an independent course was not specified in the statements provided. For now, his resignation marks the end of his formal association with Shiv Sena (UBT), with ideological incompatibility cited as the decisive factor.
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(With ANI inputs)