‘Operation Tiger’ executed as 6 Shiv Sena-UBT MPs formally join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena
The Shinde faction's Lok Sabha strength has now risen from seven to thirteen.
The Shinde faction's Lok Sabha strength has now risen from seven to thirteen.
Aaditya Thackeray accused the BJP of encouraging defections as Shiv Sena (UBT) grappled with a growing rebellion. MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirmed his exit while Uddhav Thackeray prepared a statewide outreach campaign.
Maharashtra's monsoon session opens amid a fresh political showdown as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, prompting opposition allegations of political poaching.
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Rajenimbalkar has confirmed joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Eknath Shinde's "trailer" remark and Sanjay Raut's loyalty swipe have escalated the Operation Tiger row as questions grow over the future of six absent Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs.
Both Shiv Sena factions have denied reports that six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led camp. The speculation intensified after six MPs skipped a parliamentary meeting and were later served show-cause notices.
The rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are reportedly planning to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Shiv Sena (UBT) held a key MPs' meeting in Delhi amid reports of possible defections. Sanjay Raut rejected split rumours while the Shinde camp claimed support from six MPs.
A Shiv Sena leader has claimed that six MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction have shifted support to Eknath Shinde, adding fresh momentum to 'Operation Tiger' speculation in Maharashtra.
A crucial meeting of Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs has been convened in Delhi as Operation Tiger speculation fuels rumours of defections to the Eknath Shinde camp. Party leaders, however, insist they remain firmly with Uddhav Thackeray.
