"Faced Such Crisis Before": Uddhav Thackeray As Party Rebels Move To Delhi
Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena, remains defiant despite losing three Lok Sabha MPs to Eknath Shinde's faction. Six more MPs are expected to join Shinde's faction in Delhi on Monday and hold a press conference. Nibalkar, one of the defectors, cited lack of funds and political power as reasons for his decision. The six MPs have requested approval for a merger with Shinde's faction, claiming they represent the "real" Shiv Sena.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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