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The Shiv Sena UBT faction has sent a letter to six defected Members of Parliament, asserting that the party on whose ticket they won did not initiate, agree to, or permit any merger with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
Uddhav Thackeray is attempting to prevent further defections from his Shiv Sena (UBT) faction after six Members of Parliament switched allegiance to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. Thackeray reiterated that there can only be one Shiv Sena amidst the political turmoil.
After 20 years and 128 witnesses, all eight accused, including Sunetra Pawar's brother, have been acquitted in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar. The high-profile case had been a significant political event in Maharashtra.
Sources indicate that a decision regarding the Trinamool and Shiv Sena UBT rebels is expected before the upcoming Monsoon Session, following meetings with the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has suffered a significant blow as MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar confirmed his defection to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This marks the second MP to switch camps, further unraveling Thackeray's faction.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde issued a veiled warning to Shiv Sena UBT, stating that the recent departure of six MPs is merely a prelude to further defections, asserting his faction's growth.
Eknath Shinde delivered a 'zor ka jhatka' jibe at Shiv Sena UBT, following Raut's 'gave birth to traitors' comment. This exchange highlights ongoing political tensions and rivalries within Maharashtra.
The BJP has attributed recent defections from the Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena UBT to a lack of leadership within those opposition parties, while the opposition accuses BJP of instigating the rebellion.
Uddhav Thackeray, leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has decided not to contest the upcoming MLC polls, a move that surprised many.