Sanjay Raut's "Traitor" Comment Upset Team Uddhav Rebels Again, Say Sources

The Shiv Sena UBT parliamentary party meeting saw six out of nine MPs absent, leading to tensions and threats from senior leader Sanjay Raut. Raut called the absentees "traitors" and threatened legal action against them for violating the party whip. The rebel MPs met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, informing him of their decision to switch camps. The rebels claim they are leaving due to Sena UBT leaders' plans to merge with the Congress, but the Speaker will take time to provide his inputs before taking any action.