After the split, mudslinging begins between the newly inducted Shiv Sena MPs and the Shiv Sena(UBT)
Following the defection of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, a war of words erupted between the newly inducted members and Sanjay Raut, a prominent leader of Shiv Sena (UBT). Sanjay Dina Patil, one of the defectors, accused Shiv Sena (UBT) leadership of bribing him to switch sides, while Raut countered with allegations of financial misconduct and threats against the MPs. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions within the Shiv Sena party following a split in its ranks.
16 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut defended Rahul Gandhi's remarks against Amit Shah by invoking the "3 Idiots" movie title.
20 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accused former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of selling Mumbai's open land parcels to BJP MLAs and friends.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Aaditya Thackeray initiated legal action and threatened a sit-in to prevent the BMC from altering open spaces for commercial use, citing specific examples of plots rezoned for BJP-linked institutions.
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