Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena Faction Faces Defection as MP Joins Shinde Camp
Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faction has suffered a significant blow as MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar confirmed his defection to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This marks the second MP to switch camps, further unraveling Thackeray's faction.
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Big jolt to Thackeray: Sena (UBT) MP joins Shinde, Fadnavis calls 'operation successful'
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hinted at a significant political shift involving Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omraje Nimbalkar, suggesting a successful "operation" and promising "breaking news" soon from Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. Nimbalkar met supporters to discuss his future, amid speculation he might join the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This potential defection follows his father's acquittal in a murder case, which he plans to challenge in the high court.
By CHAITANYA MARPAKWAR
Read full article →Sena UBT MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar switches to Shinde's camp, second rebel to do so
Omraje Nimbalkar's crossover comes shortly after Hingoli MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar confirmed his move to the ruling Shiv Sena faction.
Read full article →"Faced Such Crisis Before": Uddhav Thackeray As Party Rebels Move To Delhi
The six MPs are coming to Delhi, where they will officially join the Shinde faction and hold a press conference on Monday, sources said.
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