₹15 crore will be paid to MPs tonight, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut claimed that attempts were being made to bribe seven MPs with ₹15 crore, escalating rumors of their potential defection. Raut's statement followed a meeting on Sunday where only four Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs attended and a Shiv Sena MLC from the Shinde camp confirmed the rumor was nearing completion. The party is scheduled to hold meetings in the coming days, including one with all MLAs and MLCs before the Monsoon Session of the Maharashtra Legislature begins on June 22nd.
21 JUN 2026
— NDTV
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, increasing its strength in the Lok Sabha to 13.
— NDTV
Six Shiv Sena MPs are expected to join Eknath Shinde's faction in Delhi, seeking merger approval and claiming to represent the "real" Shiv Sena.
— Indian Express
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar switched his allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, citing development needs and pending projects.
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