Operation Tiger successful, says Fadnavis; Shinde hints at more Sena (UBT) defections
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde have declared 'Operation Tiger' a success, signaling further defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction. The move aims to consolidate support for the Shinde-led Sena under the ideological banner of Bal Thackeray.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political instability and power struggles within Maharashtra's regional political parties, impacting state governance.
Copied Amid mounting speculation over defections from the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp under "Operation Tiger", Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday declared the exercise a success, while Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde hinted that more developments were on the way.
The article frames the defections as a 'success' and highlights the Shinde faction's claim to the 'ideological legacy' of the party, which aligns with the ruling coalition's narrative.
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