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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, …

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. …

‘There could be only one Shiv Sena’: Uddhav Thackeray amid row over MPs’ switch to Shinde camp

‘There could be only one Shiv Sena’: Uddhav Thackeray amid row over MPs’ switch to Shinde camp

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Rattled by recent defections, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said there could only be one Shiv Sena as the party’s legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people. File photo of Uddhav Thackeray, chief of Shiv Sena (UBT). (Raju Shinde/HT Photos) “Shiv Sena’s politically legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people and there could be only one Shiv Sena. In 2024 we fought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi led alliance and still won with people’s support. Now by detecting for power and money these MPs betrayed party and people,” Thackeray said on Sunday. Also read: High-level panel for final deal, Lebanon truce, Hormuz safety: Takeaways from Round 1 of US-Iran talks Thackeray started an outreach programme from North East parliamentary constituency in Mumbai represented by defected MP Sanjay Dina Patil on Sunday evening. A rebellion within the Shiv Sena (UBT) has pushed the the Thackeray-led faction into crisis. Two of the six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on Sunday formally announced their decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv …

‘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 …

A look back at Shiv Sena’s 60-year political journey: Bal Thackeray’s rise, Uddhav takes over and then a split

A look back at Shiv Sena’s 60-year political journey: Bal Thackeray’s rise, Uddhav takes over and then a split

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As Shiv Sena marks 60 years since its founding by Bal Thackeray on June 19, 1966, the party is facing yet another rebellion. Mumbai, Jun 19 (ANI): A view of the posters of Shiv Sena Foundation day put by both Uddhav Thackeray fraction, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) Just four years after Eknath Shinde’s revolt split the party and wrested control of its name and symbol, now, six of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray‘s nine Lok Sabha MPs are likely to call it quits, to align with the Shinde-led faction. The latest turmoil is the newest chapter in a six-decade political journey that saw Shiv Sena evolve from a Mumbai-centric regional movement into one of Maharashtra’s most influential political forces, while also witnessing multiple splits, leadership transitions and shifting alliances. Also Read: Second Sena split in 4 years: How Thackeray’s party is unravelling again A Timeline of Shiv Sena’s 60-Year Journey June 19, 1966: Bal Thackeray founded Shiv Sena. A year later, the party won its first civic polls …

‘Apologise for defection, will step down if you don’t have trust’: Uddhav to Sena workers amid rebellion buzz

‘Apologise for defection, will step down if you don’t have trust’: Uddhav to Sena workers amid rebellion buzz

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Amid the ongoing defection buzz in Shiv Sena (UBT), party chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday offered to resign even as he dismissed speculations of a merger with Congress. Shiv Sena (UBT) 60th foundation Day celebration at Shanmukhanand Hall in Matunga. (Raju Shinde/Hindustan Times) “I am not someone who will run away in the face of challenges, but if you don’t have trust in me, I am willing to step down,” Uddhav told party workers in Mumbai. While addressing the gathering at Shiv Sena’s 60th foundation day, Uddhav attacked the ruling BJP and said the country is moving towards “one party, no election”. The remark comes even as six Sena UBT MPs are expected to split from the party to support the BJP. The six MPs were missing from the foundation day event. Speaking of the alleged rebellion, the Sena leader said ‘Shiv Sainiks’ are not “disheartened”, but “fired up.” He also offered an apology to voters over the ‘defection’ of MPs, saying “I apologise to electors who in 2024 voted for Lok Sabha MPs who …

Inside Operation Tiger: How Eknath Shinde engineered a Shiv Sena split, again

Inside Operation Tiger: How Eknath Shinde engineered a Shiv Sena split, again

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Shiv Sena’s strategy to deal the final blow to its rival Shiv Sena (UBT) was inked soon after the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections; but the plan was actioned – under the label ‘Operation Tiger’ — when the delimitation bill was defeated in the Parliament, said top Sena leaders to HT. According to people aware of subsequent developments, Sena chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde and his son Shrikant Shinde, a Lok Sabha MP who represents the Kalyan constituency, seized the opportunity to convince the BJP leadership at the Centre that Sena could add to its numbers by urging MPs from Sena (UBT) to switch over. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde arrives to attend the NDA leaders’ meeting at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi. (ANI) The initial feelers to four Lok Sabha MPs from Sena (UBT) – Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Deshmukh and Bhausaheb Wakchaure – yielded positive results, as they had a good rapport with union minister of state for health Pratap Jadhav. The aim was now to win over another …

Sanjay Raut defends remarks against rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, says ‘traitors deserve such language’

Sanjay Raut defends remarks against rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, says ‘traitors deserve such language’

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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut defended his remarks against party rebels, saying such expressions are common in Marathi and are meant for those who betray the party for money. He also challenged MPs allegedly considering defection to resign and seek a fresh mandate 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 link: Source link