Rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar to join Shinde-led Shiv Sena
Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, an MP from the Shiv Sena (UBT), has announced his decision to join the rival Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde. He cited the party's lack of power and inability to serve his constituents as primary reasons for the switch.
Why it matters
This defection represents a significant political shift in Maharashtra, reflecting the ongoing power struggle between the two Shiv Sena factions.
In a setback for the Shiv Sena (UBT), party MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar, one of the six dissidents, on Sunday said he will join the Shiv Sena, headed by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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