₹15 crore will be paid to MPs tonight, says Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has alleged that attempts are being made to induce party MPs to defect to the Eknath Shinde-led faction with financial incentives. The ruling camp has denied these claims while confirming that discussions regarding party realignments are ongoing.
Why it matters
Allegations of 'horse-trading' and political defections significantly impact the stability of state governments and the integrity of democratic processes in India.
The rumour that seven Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs would quit the party intensified on Tuesday (June 16, 2026), with Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut’s penning a cryptic post, claiming that attempts would be made to “buy each MP for ₹15 crore”.
The article presents the allegations from the UBT faction alongside the responses from the Shinde camp, maintaining a balanced reporting style.
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