Shiv Sena Internal Split Claims Renewed

NDTV

Shiv Sena MPs loyal to Uddhav Thackeray are unreachable by phone as they travel to Delhi for a parliamentary committee meeting.↗

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, including Sanjay Raut, have traveled to Delhi, escalating speculation about a potential split within the party.↗

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleges attempts to bribe seven MPs with ₹15 crore, escalating rumors of potential defections.↗

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) issued a whip to its MPs, signaling a potential move to convene a meeting with Speaker Om Birla.↗

Indian Express

Vikas Pathak, a seasoned political journalist, has extensive experience covering national politics and elections.↗

Indian Express

Two Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, Rajabhau Waje and Omraje Nimbalkar, refuted claims of a Rs 15 crore offer to defect to the Eknath Shinde faction.↗

Indian Express

Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP, refuted reports of a Rs 50 crore offer to poach MPs, claiming he received no official information.↗

The Hindu

Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule denied involvement in alleged Sena (UBT) defections and refuted claims of financial inducements.↗

NDTV

Six Shiv Sena MPs formally announced their allegiance to the Eknath Shinde faction, triggering a planned merger expected to be announced on June 21st.↗

The Hindu

The Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a parliamentary board meeting amidst rumors of potential MP defections and a request for exclusive recognition in Parliament.↗

NDTV

Shiv Sena UBT parliamentary party members, citing a planned merger with the Congress, met with Speaker Om Birla to announce their departure.↗

NDTV

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's camp rebelled, traveling to Delhi and demanding changes in seating arrangements.↗

Indian Express

Mumbai Police have been instructed to maintain high alert ahead of the Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day celebrations due to potential protests.↗

Indian Express

Mumbai Police are on high alert ahead of the Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day celebrations, anticipating potential protests.↗

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) faces legal uncertainty regarding the enforceability of a whip issued for attendance at a parliamentary party meeting, potentially leading to disqualification petitions.↗

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) issued show cause notices to six MPs for failing to attend a Parliamentary board meeting, potentially signaling a party split.↗

NDTV

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have been granted 'Y-Plus' security due to threats from party members and workers.↗

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar announced he would make a decision about his political future after expressing frustration over lack of funding for his constituency.↗

NDTV

Six UBT Lok Sabha MPs, including Sanjay Dina Patil, have defected from the party leadership, citing concerns about the future direction of the party.↗

NDTV

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut asserted the party will not be weakened by the defection of six MPs and will continue to thrive independently.↗

NDTV

Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray delivered contrasting messages on the party's 60th anniversary, marking a deepening split within the party.↗

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray offered to resign as Shiv Sena (UBT) president in response to allegations from defected parliamentarians and called for a counter-operation against Eknath Shinde's faction.↗

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) issued show-cause notices to six MPs, escalating concerns about potential defections.↗

NDTV

Eknath Shinde's influence within the NDA and Maharashtra's Mahayuti government has significantly increased following the defections of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs.↗