Can Shiv Sena (UBT) act against 6 MPs for skipping party meeting? Experts flag legal hurdles | Mumbai News
Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing legal challenges as six MPs skipped a parliamentary party meeting in Delhi, fueling speculation about their potential defection. Constitutional experts are unsure whether the whip issued for attendance at the internal meeting carries enforceability under anti-defection laws. The party plans to issue show-cause notices but may face difficulty if the MPs have already formed a separate group and submitted a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The legal position regarding party whips outside House proceedings remains unclear, with experts suggesting that further action could involve disqualification petitions and court appeals.
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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