Eknath Shinde, Shrikant Shinde in Delhi amid ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz
Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde is in Delhi amid rumors of a potential split within the Shiv Sena (UBT) party. Speculation suggests several MPs may defect to join Shinde's faction, though the party leadership denies the move and labels it a betrayal.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political instability and factionalism within Maharashtra's regional politics, which could impact national parliamentary dynamics.
Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is in New Delhi, along with his son and parliamentarian Shrikant Shinde, party sources told The Hindu on Wednesday (June 17, 2026). This comes as speculations intensified over six MPs from Shiv Sena (UBT) likely to quit the party and join Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
The article presents both the Shinde faction's perspective and the UBT party's rebuttal.
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