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Ahead of deputy chairman election, Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir switches to Shiv Sena

Ahead of deputy chairman election, Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir switches to Shiv Sena

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In a setback for Shiv Sena (UBT), former MLA Sachin Ahir on Tuesday joined the faction led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray with son Aaditya Thackeray arrives to pay tribute to singing legend Asha Bhosle in Mumbai. (PTI) Ahir, a former MLA from Worli currently represented by Aaditya Thackeray, also filed his nomination for the post of deputy chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council. Confirming the development, Shrikant Shinde said Ahir had formally joined the Shiv Sena and was handed the nomination form for the deputy chairman’s election. Ahir began his political career with the Indian National Congress before moving to the Nationalist Congress Party. He later joined the undivided Shiv Sena after Aaditya Thackeray entered electoral politics from Worli, a move seen as helping the young leader secure a safer constituency. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

Don’t accord separate recognition to rebel MPs, Sena (UBT) MPs urge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | India News

Don’t accord separate recognition to rebel MPs, Sena (UBT) MPs urge Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | India News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 01:21 AM IST MEMBERS OF Parliament of Shiv Sena (UBT) met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday and urged him not to accord separate recognition or seating to the six rebel MPs who have crossed over to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, contending that such a move would be contrary to constitutional provisions. After meeting Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai told the media that the party had submitted an application to the Speaker on June 18 seeking a hearing before any decision was taken on representations made by the rebel MPs. “We had said that in case any of our MPs, individually or after forming a group, approach you saying they want to merge with another group, you should act according to constitutional provisions,” Sawant told reporters. Referring to Wednesday’s meeting, Sawant said the delegation asked the Speaker whether he had received any letter or representation from the six MPs. “He said he had not received any documents,” Sawant said, …

‘Explosions to continue’: After 6 UBT rebels shift to Shinde Sena, a warning ‘for more’

‘Explosions to continue’: After 6 UBT rebels shift to Shinde Sena, a warning ‘for more’

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Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde on Monday hinted at more political developments after six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joined the Shiv Sena faction led by him. Reacting to the latest shift, Shinde said, “explosions after explosions will continue to happen. For the last four years, we have only been creating political shocks.” Shinde said all formalities had been completed and the MPs had officially joined the Shiv Sena, (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) Suggesting that the latest move may only be the beginning, he added, “Yeh to bas Trailer hai picture abhi baaki hai” (the main story is yet to unfold). Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs join Shinde faction The political shift came after six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs — Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar — officially joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Shinde responds Speaking about the intense media coverage, Shinde said, “And tell me, wasn’t today enough for you (journalists)? Two major news stories, both national headlines, how many do you want in a single …

Uddhav Thackeray cries foul as ‘Operation Tiger’ succeeds, six Sena (UBT) MPs join Eknath Shinde-led faction

Uddhav Thackeray cries foul as ‘Operation Tiger’ succeeds, six Sena (UBT) MPs join Eknath Shinde-led faction

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After days of speculation and political turbulence within the Shiv Sena (UBT), six Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Monday in Mumbai, marking a significant setback for Uddhav Thackeray’s faction and intensifying the ongoing political battle in Maharashtra. Six Shiv Sena UBT MPs join Shiv Sena in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. (X/@DrSEShinde) The MPs Sanjay Haribhau Jadhav, Bhausaheb Rajaram Wakchaure, Omprakash Bhupalsingh Nimbalkar, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Uttamrao Deshmukh and Nagesh Bapurao Patil Ashtikar were formally inducted into the party in the presence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Addressing a press conference, Shinde said that he does not leave anything half done and “Operation Tiger is successful”. He said the move was completed in line with constitutional provisions and parliamentary procedures, asserting that the MPs had joined the party for development-focused governance and constituency work. Also Read: ‘He was pregnant, delivered 6 MPs’: After ‘ga**u’ row, Sanjay Raut’s fresh attack on Shinde as rebels ready to jump ship “I want to tell journalists also …

Operation Tiger a sucess, says Eknath Shinde as 6 Sena UBT MPs join his party

Operation Tiger a sucess, says Eknath Shinde as 6 Sena UBT MPs join his party

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Six Lok Sabha MPs of the Shiv Sena (UBT) joined the Shiv Sena, led by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, at an event in Mumbai on Monday, shrinking the rival Uddhav Thackeray-led party to just three parliamentarians in the lower house of Parliament. MPs Sanjay Dina Patil, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Omraje Nimbalkar, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Deshmukh and Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, join Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena at YB Centre, Nariman Point in Mumbai, on June 22 (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo) “The required process has been completed. All six MPs have joined the Shiv Sena. ‘Operation Tiger’ is a success,” Shinde announced at a press conference at the YB Chavan Centre in south Mumbai. The six lawmakers—Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, and Sanjay Dina Patil—were present on the dais during the announcement. “We have completed legal, parliamentary and constitutional requirements,” Shinde said, responding to a question about whether Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has decided on the request by the breakaway group of six rebel Sena (UBT) MPs to merge with his party. …

Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

Shiv Sena defeats UBT rival by 83 votes in Parbhani-Hingoli MLC election

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Shiv Sena candidate Saeed Khan on Monday defeated Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) nominee Vivek Navandar by 83 votes in the election to the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, an election official said told news agency PTI.  The counting of votes for the June 18 elections to 11 seats in the legislative council was conducted on Monday. Voting held in 11 constituencies The biennial elections were initially announced for 17 seats, including one bypoll. However, polling was required in only 11 constituencies after candidates of the ruling Mahayuti alliance secured unopposed victories in six seats. The Mahayuti alliance comprises the BJP, the Shiv Sena led by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and the NCP faction headed by Sunetra Pawar. Saeed Khan secures decisive victory In the Parbhani-Hingoli local authorities constituency, Khan secured 242 votes, while Navandar received 159 votes. Independent candidate Sushilkumar Deshmukh polled 56 votes. According to officials, eight of the total 465 votes cast were declared invalid, reported PTI.  Counting continues for other MLC seats The Parbhani-Hingoli result was …

‘Not getting development funds, hurt by recent remarks’: What Sena UBT MP said on crossover to Shinde’s camp

‘Not getting development funds, hurt by recent remarks’: What Sena UBT MP said on crossover to Shinde’s camp

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Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar on Sunday explained the reasons behind his exit from the Uddhav Thackeray-led party, citing the lack of development funds, difficulties of being in the opposition and recent remarks from Uddhav camp leaders. Uddhav Thackery, Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT) with family, attended the wedding of Ravati Sule, daughter of NPC leader Supriya Sule, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on June 20, 2026. (Raju Shinde) Ashtikar also claimed that he and some other MPs had “not gone anywhere” until June 18 but changed their minds after certain remarks were made against them, an apparent reference to party leader Sanjay Raut. Coming forward for the first time since rumours of ‘Operation Tiger’ began swirling, the Hingoli MP confirmed that he had crossed over to the Shiv Sena headed by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Also Read | Uddhav camp MP confirms crossover, Sanjay Raut says some rebels ‘in touch’: Latest in Shiv Sena UBT rebellion Nagesh Patil on why he left Shiv Sena (UBT) In a …

How a 20-year-old murder of Congress leader ‘influenced’ Shiv Sena UBT crisis

How a 20-year-old murder of Congress leader ‘influenced’ Shiv Sena UBT crisis

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Speculation about a rebellion within Shiv Sena (UBT) gained traction last week after Uddhav Thackeray convened a meeting of the party’s Lok Sabha MPs. However, the roots of the unrest appear to trace back to a 20-year-old murder case whose aftereffects may have recently influenced the Sena’s political narrative. Uddhav Thackeray, Chief of Shiv Sena (UBT), addressed party members at Shanmukhanand Hall in Mumbai on the party’s 60th foundation day. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Raju Shinde) Six MPs – Sanjay Dina Patil, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Om Raje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Sanjay Deshmukh and Sanjay Jadhav – are expected to split from the party and support the rival Sena, part of the NDA bloc. The rebellion buzz became evident when the six MPs skipped the Sena-UBT’s Friday event celebrating party’s 60th foundation day and Uddhav launching an all-out attack at the rebels. While the development over the past few days have garnered spotlight, a key event that has been invoked is Pawanraje Nimbalkar’s murder in 2006. Also Read: ‘Apologise for defection, will step down if …

Emotional Uddhav offers to step down as Shiv Sena (UBT) president, Eknath Shinde hints at more defections

Emotional Uddhav offers to step down as Shiv Sena (UBT) president, Eknath Shinde hints at more defections

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Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray during the party’s 60th Foundation Day programme at Shanmukhananda Hall, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Photo: X/@ShivSenaUBT_ via PTI In an emotional appeal to his party leaders and cadre on the 60th foundation day of Shiv Sena (UBT), Uddhav Thackeray on Friday (June 19, 2026) offered to step down as the party’s president if his leaders believed in the allegations levelled against him by the defected parliamentarians. He also called for starting ‘Operation Lotus’ in response to ‘Operation Tiger’ allegedly carried out by the Shiv Sena to lure six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs into its fold. Mr. Thackeray also refuted allegations that his party was likely to merge with the Congress. ‘BJP’s dirty politics’ Targeting the BJP for indulging in “dirty politics”, he said that Gen Z, which was being termed as “cockroaches”, will bring about a change in the country. He hit out at the ruling party for sending 2.5 lakh paramilitary forces in West Bengal “to defeat a woman”, challenging the government to station that many personnel …

Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP: Switching sides to ensure justice for murdered father

Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP: Switching sides to ensure justice for murdered father

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Omraje Nimbalkar, one of the six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarians, said on Friday that his association with the opposition was hurting his fight for justice for his murdered father, leaving him with no option but to switch sides. Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) parliamentarian Omraje Nimbalkar. Nimbalkar was among six of the nine Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members, who defied a whip and skipped a meeting of its parliamentary wing on Thursday, as the party appeared set to lose two-thirds of its strength in Parliament’s Lower House. A two-time Lok Sabha member from Maharashtra’s Dharashiv (Osmanabad), Nimbalkar said he joined politics to seek justice for his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar. Former National Congress Party (NCP) minister Padmasingh Patil, 86, is one of the accused in the case. Patil’s son, Rana Jagjit Singh Patil, is a ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator, and deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar is his half-sister. Omraje Nimbalkar said his association with the opposition weakened his ability to continue his fight because the Patils have the BJP’s support. “I joined politics …