Devendra Fadnavis Uddhav Thackeray Air Meeting Nagpur

16 UPDATES · 26 DAYS · 23 JUN 2026 — 18 JUL 2026

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Latest · 18 Jul 2026

Uddhav Thackeray led a "Ram Raksha Andolan" in Nagpur, calling for a "BJP-Free" Ram movement and criticizing the BJP government.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the war of words that erupted between the newly inducted Shiv Sena MPs and the Shiv Sena (UBT) following the defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements by the same individuals or parties unless they are direct developments or responses to the initial conflict triggered by the defection.

The full story, from the beginning

23Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

After the split, mudslinging begins between the newly inducted Shiv Sena MPs and the Shiv Sena(UBT)

24Jun

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs met with the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand transparency regarding the letter submitted by six rebel MPs who joined the Shinde camp.

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to not recognize the six rebel MPs who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to not grant separate recognition to six rebel MPs, citing constitutional provisions.

26Jun

NDTV

Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray, leaders of opposing political parties, met on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Nagpur.

28Jun

Indian Express

Uddhav Thackeray calls BJP ‘Babar Janata Party’, says ‘Op tiger’ targeted Fadnavis | Mumbai News

NDTV

Devendra Fadnavis refuted Uddhav Thackeray's claim that he has "clip wings" and asserted his support from the people of Maharashtra.

Indian Express

The Maharashtra Congress accuses the Mahayuti government of betraying voters' trust by denying development funds to the state.

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray demanded the immediate disqualification of six Shiv Sena MPs who defected to the Eknath Shinde-led camp.

30Jun

Indian Express

Sachin Ahir's nomination for the Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairman's post has prompted legal action from the UBT, potentially complicating his disqualification proceedings.

Indian Express

Sachin Ahir's defection from Aaditya Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Eknath Shinde faction weakens Thackeray's hold in Worli.

5Jul

The Hindu

Sanjay Raut accused a Maharashtra Congress MLC of receiving a ₹20 crore bribe to switch allegiances, but the MLC denied the allegation.

7Jul

NDTV

Uddhav Thackeray directed Shiv Sena (UBT) officials to escalate the "Ram Raksha Andolan" to district and city levels.

16Jul

The Hindu

On July 16, 2026, Sanjay Raut, MP of Shiv Sena (UBT), invited

18Jul

Indian Express

Uddhav Thackeray launched the Ram Raksha Andolan in Nagpur, targeting the BJP for temple protection failures and corruption.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray led a "Ram Raksha Andolan" in Nagpur, calling for a "BJP-Free" Ram movement and criticizing the BJP government.

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