Sanjay Raut On Team Uddhav Rebellion: People Will Come And Go, Party Will Move On
Sanjay Raut, a Shiv Sena UBT MP, stated that the party will not miss the six rebel MPs who have defected from Uddhav Thackeray's leadership. Raut argued that the party's future is independent of elected representatives and that it has survived previous crises. He blamed the BJP for attempting to create a "one-party nation" by eroding regional political forces. Raut also dismissed concerns about funding, stating that MPs joining Shiv Sena are aware of their role in opposition politics.
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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