Sena (UBT) rebellion speculation: BJP has no role in it, says Bawankule
Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Maharashtra BJP leader, denied any involvement in alleged attempts to engineer defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT). He stated that his party had no knowledge of an alleged operation called "Operation Tiger" and refuted allegations by Sanjay Raut, a Sena (UBT) leader, claiming financial inducements were being offered to MPs. Bawankule emphasized that political decisions within parties rested with their respective leaderships.
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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