Eknath Shinde Gains Strength. How It Will Affect BJP, Shiv Sena Ties
Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, increasing its strength in the Lok Sabha to 13. This move is expected to significantly impact Maharashtra politics and could potentially lead to a reshuffle of the Modi Council of Ministers. The BJP, which had previously been dominant in the state, may face challenges as Shinde seeks to expand his influence both within the state and at the national level. The development comes after the BJP's support for Shinde's "Operation Tiger" aimed at securing a two-thirds majority for constitutional amendment on women's reservation during the monsoon session.
21 JUN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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