Shinde Gains Ground: Om Birla Recognizes Shiv Sena Merger, Boosting Numbers to 13 MPs
On June 18, Om Birla recognized the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, increasing its Lok Sabha strength from seven to 13. This move strengthens Shinde’s position in the NDA and Maharashtra, following "Operation Tiger." The BJP now faces new calculations on ally influence, while legal challenges remain pending.
18 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs into the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, increasing its Lok Sabha strength to 13.
21 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — Indian Express
Speaker Om Birla's recognition of the Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs' merger with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena increased the party's Lok Sabha strength.
— Indian Express
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant challenged Speaker Om Birla's recognition of a merger between six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Supreme Court.
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