All MPs are with party only: Shiv Sena (UBT) amid “Operation Tiger” buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has dismissed rumors of party MPs defecting to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, labeling the speculation as 'Operation Tiger'. He announced a counter-strategy called 'Operation Wolf' to target political opponents.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political instability and factionalism within Maharashtra's political landscape.
Amid the “Operation Tiger” buzz, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Monday (June 15, 2026) asserted that all of its MPs are with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and declared to launch “Operation Wolf”.
The article reports on the claims of a political leader while providing context on the internal party situation.
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