Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha was founded by Narayan Rane on 17 October 2018. The party was indicated to ally with Bharatiya Janata Party. It was registered in the ECI in December 2018
In 2018, he declared support for Bharatiya Janata Party, and was elected to the Rajya Sabha on a BJP nomination.
Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha led by Narayan Rane merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party on 15 October 2019, at Kankavli in presence of Maharasthra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.