All six rebel Sena UBT MPs to join Shinde's Shiv Sena at 3 pm
In a major blow to Uddhav Thackeray, all six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are likely to merge with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Monday, giving the faction the crucial two-thirds strength needed to avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law.
Blow to Uddhav as 2 UBT MPs join Shinde Sena, cite fund crunch in constituencies
Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omraje Nimbalkar confirmed their switch to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing lack of development funds, opposition constraints, and remarks made against dissident MPs after June 18.
Operation Tiger is successful: Fadnavis after 2 rebel UBT MPs switch to Shinde Sena
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said "Operation Tiger" had succeeded after two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs confirmed they would join Eknath Shinde's Sena. The defections triggered a fresh attack from Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray, who said there was only "one Shiv Sena".
Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar to join Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Rebel Shiv Sena MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar joins Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing electoral defeat and desire to serve constituents.
‘Operation Tiger’ successful, declares Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra's Eknath Shinde declares 'Operation Tiger' successful as six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs prepare to merge with his faction.
last updated on 22 Jun 06:11