Parliamentary body meet convened by Sena (UBT) today amid split rumours
The Shiv Sena (UBT) party has convened a parliamentary board meeting following reports of a potential defection of six Lok Sabha MPs. The party has requested the Speaker to recognize them as the sole authorized faction amid allegations of bribery and political poaching.
Why it matters
The internal instability of a major political party highlights the volatile nature of coalition politics and the influence of national parties on regional factions.
Amid speculations that at least six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are likely to rebel, the Shiv Sena (UBT) has convened a meeting of its parliamentary board on Thursday. The party issued a whip on Wednesday after writing to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla late night on Tuesday seeking exclusive recognition as the authorised faction in Parliament. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and Lok Sabha MPs Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai also met Mr. Birla on Wednesday with a caveat letter, requesting him that the party should be heard first, in case any other group approaches him.
The article heavily features quotes from the UBT faction and includes accusations against the ruling party, reflecting the perspective of the aggrieved group.
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