Shiv Sena (UBT) Leader Arvind Sawant Challenges Speaker's Merger Decision in Supreme Court
On Tuesday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant moved the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s recognition of a merger between six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and the rival Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Senior Advocate Devadatt Kamat sought an urgent hearing, arguing that the Speaker's decision halted Shiv Sena (UBT)'s functioning in Parliament. The court did not promise immediate listing. Sawant’s petition contests Birla’s July 18 circular and claims it undermines parliamentary democracy.
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
— 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.
· THIS STORY — 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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