The absent lawmakers—Sanjay Jadhav, Sanjay Deshmukh, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, and Nagesh Patil Ashtikar—prompted immediate speculation of a renewed split. While the UBT camp quickly claimed that the missing MPs attended the session virtually, insiders revealed that Thackeray only managed to speak directly with Ashtikar.

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai Mumbai, Jun 15: A meeting convened by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence, Matoshree, has reignited speculation about possible defections within the party after several Lok Sabha MPs skipped the gathering in person, exposing underlying tensions within the organisat.....

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asserts all MPs support Uddhav Thackeray amid "Operation Tiger" speculation and plans "Operation Wolf."

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut asserts all MPs support Uddhav Thackeray amid "Operation Tiger" speculation and plans "Operation Wolf."

Thackeray's remarks came amid speculation about a possible attempt to poach Sena (UBT) MPs after only four of the party's nine Lok Sabha members attended Sunday's Mumbai meeting in person.

Thackeray's remarks came amid speculation about a possible attempt to poach Sena (UBT) MPs after only four of the party's nine Lok Sabha members attended Sunday's Mumbai meeting in person.