Police on high vigil before Shiv Sena Foundation day event on June 19 | Mumbai News
Mumbai Police have been instructed to remain on high alert ahead of the Shiv Sena's 60th foundation day celebrations on June 19, amid reports that six MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction may switch allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The MPs, who are currently in New Delhi, have been identified as Sanjay Dina Patil, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Sanjay Jadhav, Nagesh Ashtikar, Sanjay Deshmukh, and Omprakashraje Nimbalkar. Police officials warn that protests may occur during the celebrations, and they will be closely monitoring developments to prevent any law-and-order situation.
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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