Shiv Sena Split Controversy and Political Tensions in Maharashtra

23 UPDATES · 62 DAYS · 23 JUN 2026 — 23 AUG 2026

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Latest · 23 Aug 2026

Aaditya Thackeray initiated legal action and threatened a sit-in to prevent the BMC from altering open spaces for commercial use, citing specific examples of plots rezoned for BJP-linked institutions.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Shiv Sena split controversy and the subsequent political tensions in Maharashtra, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the split and the ensuing political dynamics. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of the Shiv Sena split and the resulting political tensions.

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.

The Hindu

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

21Jul

Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray condemned the BJP-led government's crackdown on the CJP protest in New Delhi, escalating tensions with opposition leaders.

27Jul

NDTV

Eknath Shinde refuted Opposition accusations of poaching Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders, asserting his faction's integrity and condemning Uddhav Thackeray's Delhi visit.

2Aug

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claims Prime Minister Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis discussed Fadnavis potentially becoming the Education Minister.

9Aug

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray criticized Prime Minister Modi for prioritizing meetings with political allies over protesting youth, accusing him of undermining democracy.

16Aug

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut defended Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Amit Shah by invoking the "3 Idiots" movie title.

20Aug

The Hindu

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of selling Mumbai's open land parcels to BJP MLAs and friends.

23Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Story concluded