Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Likely to Join Shinde Camp Today, Setting Stage for Stormy Maharashtra Session
The switch would leave Shiv Sena (UBT) with three Lok Sabha MPs, and defectors cited lack of development funds and constituency work problems.
- On Monday, six Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MPs are expected to formally merge with the faction led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, increasing his parliamentary strength from 7 to 13.
- Defecting MPs Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omraje Nimbalkar cited a lack of development funds for their constituencies as a primary reason for switching sides, while Shinde declared his "Operation Tiger" a success.
- Apologizing to voters on Friday, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray accused rivals of continuous political poaching and warned his party might launch "Operation Lotus" if defection attempts continue.
- These defections are expected to overshadow the three-week legislative session opening Monday, as rival camps trade charges of betrayal and misuse of power, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defending the move.
- Thackeray plans to tour six regions in Maharashtra from June 26 to 29 to rebuild support, while the Shinde camp secured enough members to avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws requiring six MPs.
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Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik Claims 6 UBT Sena MPs Joining Shiv Sena Today (Watch Videos)
Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik on Monday claimed that six Lok Sabha MPs from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) faction would formally join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena later in the day, marking a significant political development in Maharashtra. Maharashtra Minister Pratap Sarnaik Claims 6 UBT Sena MPs Joining Shiv Sena Today (Watch Videos).
Congress has lashed out at the BJP over "Operation Tiger," a campaign launched to break Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena in Maharashtra. Congress MP Pawan Khera criticized the BJP's "Operation Tiger" and "Congress-free India" campaigns, questioning the motive behind this heist. Recently, six of Uddhav Thackeray's MPs formed a separate group and announced their support for Eknath Shinde. They also met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla regarding this. …
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