Team Thackeray Rebellion And A Trip To Delhi: Inside Story
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs from Uddhav Thackeray's camp rebelled in a secret operation dubbed "Operation Tiger," flying to Delhi and then relocating to a secure hotel in Noida. The rebels met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming that Thackeray planned a merger with the Congress, which angered them. They are demanding changes in their seating arrangements in the Lok Sabha and have been provided with security cover. The rebellion has caused a stir within the Uddhav camp, prompting the party to issue a whip for all MPs to attend a meeting.
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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