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Updated on: Jun 22, 2026 3:53:36 PM IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Shiv<\/picture>Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Over the past few weeks, the Shiv Sena UBT faction has been rattled by MPs’ decisions to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, which is currently in power in Maharashtra after the 2024 assembly polls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: <\/strong>Following the rift in the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, rifts and disruptions soon made their way to Maharashtra, where six rebel Shiv Sena UBT MPs are rumoured to join the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The six MPs, including Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar and Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, skipped the Sena (UBT) parliamentary party meeting in Delhi on June 17, fuelling speculation that they were on their way to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.<\/span>

Of these six rebel MPs, two – Omraje Nimbalkar and Nagesh Ashtikar have formally announced their split from the UBT Sena. <\/p>\n

As reported by HT earlier, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar\u2019s decision comes days after indicating that he would take a call following the verdict on the murder case of his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar. On Saturday, a sessions court acquitted all the accused in the murder case. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Hingoli lawmaker Nagesh Ashtikar announced his defection on a Facebook live, stating that it was difficult to carry on work in his constituency while being in the opposition. <\/p>\n

In the latest update, these six MPs are expected to join Shinde Sena at 3pm. Maharashtra transport minister and Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik has said that rebel MPs were impressed by the work of Eknath Shinde and MP Shrikant Shinde and will be joining Shinde Sena today. <\/p>\n

He added that a letter has been given to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the same. <\/p>\n

Uddhav’s ‘there could only be one Sena’<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Rattled by 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. <\/p>\n

\u201cShiv Sena\u2019s political legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people, and there could be only one Shiv Sena. In 2024, we fought against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led alliance and still won with the people’s support. Now by detecting for power and money these MPs betrayed party and people,\u201d Thackeray said on Sunday. <\/p>\n

About Operation Tiger<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Over the past few weeks, the Shiv Sena UBT faction has been rattled by MPs’ decisions to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, which is currently in power in Maharashtra after the 2024 assembly polls. <\/p>\n

Shortly after the assembly polls, in which the NDA government, led by BJP, assumed power, reports emerged that Shinde Sena will be working to convince UBT MPs to switch over. <\/p>\n

This strategy has been dubbed as “Operation Tiger,” and has currently caused a major setback for the Uddhav-led faction of Shiv Sena. <\/p>\n

Notably, the tiger was the symbol and mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena, drawn by party founder Bal Thackeray. <\/p>\n

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Of these six rebel MPs, two – Omraje Nimbalkar and Nagesh Ashtikar have formally announced their split from the UBT Sena. <\/p>\n

As reported by HT earlier, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar\u2019s decision comes days after indicating that he would take a call following the verdict on the murder case of his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar. On Saturday, a sessions court acquitted all the accused in the murder case. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Hingoli lawmaker Nagesh Ashtikar announced his defection on a Facebook live, stating that it was difficult to carry on work in his constituency while being in the opposition. <\/p>\n

In the latest update, these six MPs are expected to join Shinde Sena at 3pm. Maharashtra transport minister and Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik has said that rebel MPs were impressed by the work of Eknath Shinde and MP Shrikant Shinde and will be joining Shinde Sena today. <\/p>\n

He added that a letter has been given to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for the same. <\/p>\n

Uddhav’s ‘there could only be one Sena’<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Rattled by 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. <\/p>\n

\u201cShiv Sena\u2019s political legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people, and there could be only one Shiv Sena. In 2024, we fought against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led alliance and still won with the people’s support. Now by detecting for power and money these MPs betrayed party and people,\u201d Thackeray said on Sunday. <\/p>\n

About Operation Tiger<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Over the past few weeks, the Shiv Sena UBT faction has been rattled by MPs’ decisions to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, which is currently in power in Maharashtra after the 2024 assembly polls. <\/p>\n

Shortly after the assembly polls, in which the NDA government, led by BJP, assumed power, reports emerged that Shinde Sena will be working to convince UBT MPs to switch over. <\/p>\n

This strategy has been dubbed as “Operation Tiger,” and has currently caused a major setback for the Uddhav-led faction of Shiv Sena. <\/p>\n

Notably, the tiger was the symbol and mascot of the undivided Shiv Sena, drawn by party founder Bal Thackeray. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 3:53:36 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: What Aaditya Thackeray said about rebel MPS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Jun 22, 2026 3:34:53 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: BJP rebel Gokul Gite stuns Shiv Sena in Nashik MLC poll<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: BJP rebel Gokul Gite pulled off a surprise victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council election from the Nashik local authorities constituency, defeating Shiv Sena nominee Narendra Darade by 109 votes.<\/p>\n

Gite, contesting as an Independent, secured 357 votes against Darade’s 248 despite the latter enjoying the backing of the ruling Mahayuti alliance and senior leaders including Devendra Fadnavis and Eknath Shinde.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 3:25:26 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Cong leader says \u2018Op Tiger\u2019 is the \u2018murder of democracy\u2019 in Maharashtra<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Senior Congress leader Nana Patole attacked the Mahayuti government over the farm loan waiver issue, calling it a \u201ctimepass government\u201d and accusing it of avoiding discussion in the Assembly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWill the government waive loans? If it does, it will be a false statement. This is a timepass government,\u201d Patole said, claiming the government did not want to address the issue in the House.<\/p>\n

He also criticised the alleged “Operation Tiger” defections, saying it was unfortunate that the state’s leadership was supporting what he described as the \u201cmurder\u201d of democracy.<\/p>\n

The remarks came as Opposition MLAs protested during the Maharashtra Monsoon Session, demanding broader farm debt relief. The state government has already approved the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmer Debt Relief Scheme, offering loan waivers of up to \u20b9<\/span>2 lakh, but has faced criticism over its implementation and eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 2:48:59 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Mahayuti wins 16\/17 MLC seats, Nashik upset fuels opposition attack<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar mocked Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde after the Mahayuti alliance’s only setback in the Maharashtra MLC polls, where BJP rebel Gokul Gite defeated Shiv Sena candidate Narendra Darade in Nashik.<\/p>\n

Referring to the alleged effort to engineer defections from Shiv Sena (UBT), Pawar said: “Till yesterday, Eknath Shinde was supporting ‘Operation Tiger’, but looking at the Nashik results, it appears that the hunter himself has been hunted.”<\/p>\n

The remarks came as Mahayuti won 16 of 17 MLC seats, while speculation intensified over six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joining Shinde’s faction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 2:31:55 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Sanjay Raut mocks Shinde over induction of six MPs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut took a swipe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, joking that Shinde was \u201cpregnant\u201d and had \u201cdelivered six MPs\u201d after reports that six MPs were set to join his faction.<\/p>\n

According to Sena leaders, four rebel MPs arrived at Shinde\u2019s official residence, Nandanvan bungalow, before heading to the Y.B. Chavan Centre in Mumbai’s Nariman Point, where a formal induction event was scheduled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 2:22:53 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Sanjay Raut calls rebel Shiv Sena MPs ‘traitors’<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday launched a fresh attack on rebel leaders from his party, including Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar, describing them as “traitors” and alleging that the split in the Shiv Sena amounted to “tearing Maharashtra apart”.<\/p>\n

Addressing a press conference, Raut termed Nimbalkar a “notorious traitor” and claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray knew the identity of the person who had allegedly given the MP \u20b9<\/span>15 crore.<\/p>\n

“Traitors have no ideology. Omraje is a notorious traitor. Splitting the Shiv Sena is akin to tearing Maharashtra apart. Uddhav Thackeray knows who gave Omraje \u20b9<\/span>15 crore in the first place,” Raut said.<\/p>\n

Taking a swipe at claims of development in Dharashiv, Raut said most of the visible progress had taken place under previous governments. He added that setting up sugar mills alone could not be equated with development, which, he said, was the result of collective efforts.<\/p>\n

“If an MP believes that pocketing \u20b9<\/span>100 crore amounts to development, that is a flawed mindset,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 2:19:04 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Aditya Thackeray questions BJP on infiltration, calls it failure after 12 years in power<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray on Monday criticised the BJP-led government over its handling of infiltration and accused it of prioritising political manoeuvres over pressing public concerns such as inflation, water scarcity, internal security and farmers’ welfare.<\/p>\n

“Whose government has it been for 12 years? If the government cannot stop these infiltrators in 12 years, then this is the failure of the BJP,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 1:32:57 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Rebel MPs to join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena today<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Six rebel MPs from the Shiv Sena UBT will be addressing a press conference at 3pm to confirm their switch to the Eknath Shinde-led faction. <\/p>\n

Transport Minister and Shinde Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik has said that six MPs were impressed by work of Eknath Shinde and MP Shrikant Shinde and will be joining the Shinde Sena today. <\/p>\n

\u201cThey had given a letter to LS Speaker and wanted to follow ideology of Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray,\u201d he told reporters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 1:09:54 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Pawan Khera’s ‘Operation Keechad’ dig at Shinde Sena<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Congress leader, and media and publicity chairperson, Pawan Khera, on Monday termed the ‘Operation Tiger’ defection buzz in Maharashtra as “Operation Keechad” (mud).<\/p>\n

Speaking to ANI, Khera questioned the intent of the BJP, accusing the ruling party of “stealing MPs” as they were restricted to 240 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.<\/p>\n

“This is operation ‘keechad’ because they could not the Lotus could not flower in these constituencies, but our question is why he (PM Narendra Modi) is so hurt because he stopped at 240 and not 400 seats, that now he is busy stealing MPs from other parties like TMC, now Shiv Sena, why? What is the intention? Is the intention to actually change the constitution? What is the intention behind this dacoity?” Khera said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 12:52:01 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: \u2018Contest election again\u2019 – Aaditya Thackeray’s message to rebel MPs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Speaking to reporters, Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray called on rebel MPs to contest the elections again on their \u201cnew ticket\u201d to prove their strength.” <\/p>\n

\u201cThese cowardly people who are deserting the party today, and those who have sold themselves, should resign from their posts and contest elections again to prove their strength,\u201d Thackeray was quoted as saying by PTI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 12:36:35 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Son of Rebel MP sacked from UBT<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Battling a rebellion by six of its Lok Sabha MPs, Shiv Sena UBT sacked the son of rebel MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar for \u201canti-party activities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The MP’s son, Krushna Patil Ashtikar, was the party’s candidate from Nanded local bodies constituency in the Maharashtra legislative council polls held last week.<\/p>\n

Nagesh Patil Ashtikar is one of the six MPs who have rebelled against the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). <\/p>\n

The parliamentarian on Sunday said he and other members had “not gone anywhere” until June 18, but changed their mind after certain remarks were made against them, an apparent reference to Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 12:11:16 PM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Rebel MPs to join Shinde faction at 3pm, says Maharashtra minister<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Maharashtra Minister and Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik has stated that the six rebel MPs from Shiv Sena UBT are set to join the Shinde faction today at 3pm<\/p>\n

\u201cOperation Tiger continues all 365 days; the 6 MPs who follow the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray are joining Shiv Sena at 3 pm today. They have given a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker. We welcome them. We thank Sanjay Raut because of whom, first, the MLAs joined our party, and now 6 MPs are joining our party,\u201d the state transport minister told ANI. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 11:44:34 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Sanjay Raut announces expulsion of Krishna Nagesh Patil for \u2018anti-party activities\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut on Monday announced that Krishna Nagesh Patil has been expelled from the party for \u201canti-party activities\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 11:14:21 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Switching parties has become a trend, says Congress leader<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Amid buzz over multiple defections in Shiv Sena UBT, Congress leader Satej Patil stated that switching parties \u201chas become a trend,\u201d referring to the UBT crisis, as well as the rift in Bengal’s Trinamool Congress. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Shinde faction is gaining strength through Operation Tiger\u2026 This is visible, and with Delhi’s blessings, this operation is being carried out. They have been promised many things. I think it has become a trend to win from one party and switch to another party\u2026 All I have to say is, if you want to go, resign and contest elections again. There’s no problem,” he told ANI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 11:02:28 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: BJP MLA welcomes rebels MPs to NDA, questions MLA defections<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: BJP MLA Ashish Deshmukh on Monday said Opposition MPs were welcome to join the NDA for a stronger Centre, but questioned the need to induct Opposition MLAs into Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti, noting the alliance already holds a two-thirds majority in the assembly.<\/p>\n

Bringing in additional MLAs could undermine those already part of the ruling alliance, Deshmukh claimed.<\/p>\n

Deshmukh said the Opposition Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members switching sides will strengthen the Union government.<\/p>\n

“I welcome their move as we need a stronger Centre to pass several important bills. But do we really need MLAs from the Opposition in Maharashtra?” asked Deshmukh, who represents the Savner assembly constituency in Nagpur district.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 10:54:00 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Uddhav accuses rebels MPs of \u2018selling themselves\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday visited the Bhandup West and Ghatkopar offices in Mumbai and interacted with party workers.<\/p>\n

During this interaction the Sena chief targeted Sanjay Dina Patil and other rebel MPs, and accused them of “selling” themselves.<\/p>\n

“Despite facing betrayal and MPs being sold, the Shivsainiks are still standing firm. I want to apologise for asking you to vote for the traitor. I had campaigned in all Lok Sabha Constituencies. I have given him (Sanjay Dina Patil) a ticket. He increased his price by getting elected, and later he sold himself. This trend is dangerous,” he said, as per ANI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 10:31:38 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray launches state-wide outreach campaign<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Amid rebellion buzz within the party, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is scheduled to begin a Maharashtra-wide outreach campaign to meet party workers in the constituencies, including those of the rebel party MPs.<\/p>\n

As per the schedule shared by UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut, Uddhav Thackeray will begin the campaign on June 27 with his Yavatmal visit, followed by Washim in Vidarbha and Hingoli in the Marathwada region. On June 28, he will visit Parbhani and Dharashiv, followed by Shirdi on June 29.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 9:49:41 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Aaditya Thackeray slams MPs for switching, says \u2018your loyalty up for sale\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray hit out at the two MPs who switched over to Shinde Sena.<\/p>\n

“To the greedy MPs who have hopped over, you only prove the following, stronger than before:<\/p>\n

1) Your loyalty, your reputation is for sale, shamelessly<\/p>\n

2) The government is biased and uses public money, politically, as funds,” he wrote on X.<\/p>\n

“All of the ones that are jumping over now were elected on the platforms of the MVA and the INDIA, against the NDA,” he added further.<\/p>\n

The UBT leader further stated that the voters in these constituencies voted against the NDA.<\/p>\n

“The voters voted against the NDA candidates and for INDIA in your constituencies and for all it stands for. Just accept that your greed got you to ditch all of it overnight, shamelessly,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 9:25:13 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Rebel UBT MP’s corporator daughter meets Uddhav, asserts loyalty<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Corporator Rajool Patil, daughter of rebel MP Sanjay Patil, met Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday and reaffirmed her loyalty to the party.<\/p>\n

She said she visited Matoshree, Thackeray’s residence in Bandra, to make it clear that she remains committed to the party.<\/p>\n

“I am with the party, and I am with them. I will do my work with all loyalty,” she was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. <\/p>\n

Patil was elected as a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation corporator earlier this year and is also a member of Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena (UBT).<\/p>\n

When asked about her father’s rebellion, said said, “There is a tradition of making decisions individually”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 9:03:06 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: \u2018Operation was successful,\u2019 says Fadnavis amid crisis in UBT Sena<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Amid the buzz over \u2018Operation Tiger,\u2019 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the “operation” has been successful.<\/p>\n

His deputy and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde said he never leaves an operation incomplete.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe operation has been successful, and the body is in very good health. There is no need for anyone to worry. Those who need to introspect should do so,\u201d said Fadnavis while responding to questions over the recent defections. <\/p>\n

Shinde, who addressed a joint news conference with Fadnavis, said he didn’t conduct incomplete operations.<\/p>\n

“Whenever I undertake an operation, I complete it fully. We have already shown it,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 8:58:32 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray says \u201cthere could only be one Sena\u201d amid defections<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Rattled by 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cShiv Sena\u2019s political legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people, and there could be only one Shiv Sena. In 2024, we fought against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led alliance and still won with the people’s support. Now by detecting for power and money these MPs betrayed party and people,\u201d Thackeray said on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jun 22, 2026 8:57:44 AM IST<\/p>\n

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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: 2 UBT MPs confirm decision to join Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Shiv Sena UBT crisis LIVE: Of these six rebel MPs who are rumoured to switch over to Shinde Sena, two – Omraje Nimbalkar and Nagesh Ashtikar have formally announced their split from the UBT Sena.<\/p>\n

As reported by HT earlier, Dharashiv MP Omraje Nimbalkar\u2019s decision comes days after indicating that he would take a call following the verdict on the murder case of his father, Pawanraje Nimbalkar. On Saturday, a sessions court acquitted all the accused in the murder case.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Hingoli lawmaker Nagesh Ashtikar announced his defection on a Facebook live, stating that it was difficult to carry on work in his constituency while being in the opposition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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