‘No point in staying in Uddhav Sena’: Shinde faction gets crucial sixth MP
Two Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) have defected to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction. The defectors cited a lack of development funds and political isolation as primary reasons for their decision to switch sides.
Why it matters
This shift in political allegiance significantly impacts the power dynamics within the Maharashtra political landscape and the stability of the opposition.
Bringing an end to days of political suspense around the rebellion within Shiv Sena (UBT), Member of Parliament from Osmanabad Omraje Nimbalkar on Sunday confirmed that he has decided to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, becoming the crucial sixth parliamentarian to back the rebellion.
The report provides a factual account of the defections and includes statements from both the defectors and the context of the political environment without taking a side.
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