Shiv Sena MPs Defect to Shinde Faction Amid 'Loyalty, Betrayal' Jibes
Two rebel MPs, Omraje Nimbalkar and Nagesh Ashtikar, have formally announced their split from the UBT Sena, joining Eknath Shinde's faction.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray said there could only be one Shiv Sena, as the party's legacy was built around protecting the rights of Marathi people.
The defections are part of 'Operation Tiger,' a strategy by Shinde Sena to convince UBT MPs to switch over, causing a major setback for the Uddhav-led faction of Shiv Sena.
