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'Operation Tiger is complete,' says Shinde as 6 Uddhav MPs join his Sena; calls them Dhurandhar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared 'Operation Tiger' complete as six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members officially joined the ruling Shiv Sena. This move formalizes another split in Uddhav Thackeray's faction. Shinde hailed the defectors as 'stalwarts' and stated the Shiv Sena is now the second-largest party…

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Aaditya Thackeray slams Sena (UBT) rebels, says they abandoned poll mandate for 'greed'

Aaditya Thackeray has strongly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who have switched allegiance, asserting that voters in their constituencies rejected the NDA and supported the INDIA bloc. He accused the defectors of abandoning the mandate due to "greed" and putting their loyalty "up for sale." This move, with six out…

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"Didn't leave out of grievance, but lack of trust shown after June 18 meeting": Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar

Shiv Sena (UBT) rebel MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, on Monday, confirmed his decision to leave the party, while stating that he has no grievances with party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

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Maharashtra MLC polls: Rebel nominee defeats Sena in Nashik, BJP wins in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Rebel BJP candidate Gokul Gite secured a surprise victory in the Nashik legislative council polls, defeating the ruling Shiv Sena nominee. BJP candidates also triumphed in Nanded, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Jalna, and Dharashiv-Latur-Beed constituencies. While six Mahayuti alliance candidates won unopposed, Gite's win in Nashik has raised questions, with Shiv Sena expressing…

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Operation Tiger turns real: Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirm switch to Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, citing a lack of development funds and Uddhav Thackeray's absence during local polls. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis declared 'Operation Tiger' successful, while Shinde vowed to complete his missions. Thackeray,…

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Sena (UBT) crisis: Operation successful, says Fadnavis; I never leave operations incomplete, asserts Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared "Operation Tiger" successful, indicating defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. Deputy CM Shinde affirmed his commitment to completing operations. Fadnavis emphasized Shinde's leadership as carrying forward Balasaheb Thackeray's true ideology, urging Uddhav Thackeray to introspect. He also clarified adjustments…

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Osmanabad MP Nimbalkar crosses over to Shinde-led Shiv Sena in another UBT setback

Another blow hits Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar switches allegiance to Eknath Shinde's faction. This move follows Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar's recent defection, signaling a growing trend of UBT MPs joining the ruling camp. Concerns over constituency development and internal party tensions are cited…

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Some dissident MPs scared of public anger, in touch with Sena (UBT): Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims dissident MPs are in touch due to fear of public backlash, with talks ongoing with at least two. He criticizes Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Shiv Sena factions, asserting Uddhav Thackeray leads the true party. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan taunts…

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Nimbalkar to decide political stand after consulting voters; Sena (UBT) still hopes he stays

Shiv Sena (UBT) remains hopeful that Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar will not defect, despite him deferring a decision on his political future. Six party MPs skipped a crucial meeting, fueling defection rumors. While the party has issued show-cause notices, no replies have been received. Aaditya Thackeray extended an olive…

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"There's no faction, only one Shiv Sena-led by Eknath Shinde": Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared there's now only one Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, during a rally in Kolhapur. He also participated in temple renovation ceremonies, highlighting a cultural revival. This statement comes as Shiv Sena (UBT) faces significant internal turmoil, with six of its nine Lok Sabha…

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This is just a trailer, film yet to come: Shinde on buzz of 6 Sena (UBT) MPs' likely switchover

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde declared that the potential defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to his faction is merely a prelude to larger political shifts. Addressing party workers, Shinde alluded to internal party issues within Uddhav Thackeray's camp, suggesting a need for introspection. He also expressed confidence…

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Aaditya Thackeray dubs dissident Sena (UBT) MPs shameless, ungrateful, and corrupt individuals

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has strongly condemned six party MPs who rebelled, calling them "shameless, ungrateful, corrupt". He said these MPs betrayed those who helped them win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He said they "sold themselves out, damaging their reputation and family names."

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Disagreement among rebel MPs for ministerial berth, those left out to get Rs 25 cr more, claims Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleges internal conflict among rebel MPs over Union minister positions. He claims a settlement offers an additional Rs 25 crore to those who do not secure a ministerial berth. Raut criticizes the Maharashtra government for providing security to these MPs.

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Shiv Sena turns 60: Uddhav faction faces existential crisis, Shinde group battles for relevance

Mumbai's Shiv Sena marks 60 years with its factions facing significant challenges. Uddhav Thackeray's group confronts an existential crisis, while Eknath Shinde's faction battles for relevance against a dominant BJP. The party's historical alliance with BJP fractured, leading to the current division.

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Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip party meet, signalling switchover to Shinde camp

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs missed a crucial party meeting. This move suggests a formal shift to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena is imminent. The absent MPs have reportedly signed a letter seeking a merger. Verification of signatures is underway. This development follows a whip issued by Shiv Sena…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) workers threaten to smear rebels with cow dung

Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Dharashiv have threatened to smear cow dung on the faces of any leaders who rebel against the party, particularly MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar. These workers vowed to prevent defectors from moving freely in the constituency. This comes amid reports of six of the party's nine…

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Action will be taken against Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs who violate whip, says Arvind Sawant

Shiv Sena (UBT) has issued a whip to its MPs ahead of a crucial meeting in New Delhi. Party leaders have stated that action will be taken against those who defy the whip. Rebel MPs have reportedly met with the Lok Sabha Speaker, claiming support from six out of nine…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) split row deepens as Sanjay Raut alleges Maharashtra MPs offered Rs 50 crore each to switch sides

Sanjay Raut alleges a Rs 50 crore "Minimum Support Price" for poaching MPs, with Rs 15 crore as an advance, amid speculation of a Shiv Sena (UBT) split. He challenges potential defectors to resign and seek a fresh mandate, questioning the health of democracy if elected representatives can be induced…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) rebellion buzz: BJP leader accuses Uddhav of driving his party to decline

Maharashtra BJP leader Keshav Upadhye suggested a split in Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT). He accused the party's leadership of ignoring public mandate and causing its decline. Speculation is rife about a rebellion, with several MPs reportedly considering a switch. Sanjay Raut alleged attempts to buy MPs. Ruling Shiv Sena…

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Maharashtra Legislative Council polls: BJP asks Shiv Sena (UBT) to back 'horse-trading' allegations with proof

Navnath Ban, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson, has challenged Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) to present proof of horse trading in the upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Ban accused Raut of making baseless claims, calling him a "habitual liar" and questioned his party's decision not to field a candidate…

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Return to Uddhav Thackeray's Sena if you regret your mistake: Sanjay Raut to Shinde faction leaders

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has extended an invitation to leaders who joined Eknath Shinde's faction in 2022. He urged them to return to Uddhav Thackeray's party if they regret their decision, citing alleged insults from the BJP. Raut stated that the BJP was never the senior partner in…

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Shiv Sena (UBT) to field Vivek Navandar from Parbhani-Hingoli for council polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) has nominated Vivek Navandar for the upcoming state council polls from the Parbhani-Hingoli constituency. This nomination comes as part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi's seat-sharing agreement for the elections. The polls are scheduled for June 18, with nominations closing on June 1. Elected members of local governing…

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Using Air Force to transport NEET question papers would reflect governance failure: Raut

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the central government's reported plan to use the Indian Air Force for transporting NEET-UG question papers. Raut stated this move highlights a governance failure and incompetence of the NTA and Education Ministry. He demanded accountability for paper leaks and system reforms.

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Paranjpe was inducted in Shiv Sena to stop him from joining MVA; NCP was kept in loop: Uday Samant

Former NCP leader Anand Paranjpe has joined the Shiv Sena. Maharashtra minister Uday Samant revealed the move was to keep Paranjpe from joining opposition parties. The NCP, led by Sunetra Pawar, was informed about the induction. This was done to prevent any misunderstandings within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. Paranjpe previously…

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