BJP Minister Mahajan, Sanjay Raut exchange sharp words over Shiv Sena (UBT) crisis
Tensions have escalated within the Shiv Sena (UBT) party as six Lok Sabha MPs skipped a key meeting, signaling a potential defection to the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde. BJP Minister Girish Mahajan and Shiv Sena (UBT) member Sanjay Raut exchanged public accusations regarding the party's instability.
Why it matters
The potential split reflects ongoing political volatility in Maharashtra and the shifting alliances within the Indian political landscape.
As the Shiv Sena (UBT) stares at an imminent split after six of its Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial meet, the party s Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut and Maharashtra BJP Minister Girish Mahajan traded barbs over the crisis on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
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